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Provision of Mini Market Catering Solutions for DH and WH

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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21 May 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process conducted by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire involved the provision of Mini Market Catering Solutions for Darby House and Wootton Hall. This procurement falls under the services category with CPV classification 55520000 (Catering services). It is located in the UK, specifically in regions UKF24 and UKF25. The contract process was completed through a direct method, which is classified as below threshold - without competition, and the contract status is currently tagged as "complete" with an active award status as of the 21st of May, 2026. The contract commenced on the 7th of April, 2025 and is set to conclude by the 8th of April, 2028, with an overall contract value of £125,367.84.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the catering industry, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing innovative catering solutions. Given the nature of the service and the direct procurement method used, businesses with a specialised focus on mini market or similar catering solutions particularly stand to benefit. Companies like Brothers Coffee and Vending Limited, which won the contract, exemplify the kind of organisations that are well-equipped to meet such procurement needs. This contract could be an entry point for other SMEs looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mini Market Catering Solutions for DH and WH

Notice Description

Provision of Mini Market Catering Solutions for Darby House and Wootton Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046783-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,473 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROTHERS COFFEE AND VENDING

Further Information

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