Provision of Catering Services - Lloyd House

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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Tender

21 Jun 2026 at 21:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, located at Lloyd House, Birmingham, has initiated a tender process for the provision of catering services with an active procurement stage. This opportunity is specifically for a zero-cost café service intended for police officers, staff, and visitors, alongside on-site hospitality catering. The procurement is categorised under canteen and catering services, with a contract value of £160,000 plus VAT. The tender period ends on 21 July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 3 July 2026. Only businesses based in Birmingham, specifically SMEs and VCSEs, are eligible to participate due to the reserved participation requirement. The procurement method is open competition and is being managed via an e-tendering portal, necessitating registration with In-tend and submission on the Find a Tender service.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for local Birmingham-based SMEs and VCSEs within the catering industry. Businesses that focus on social value and maintain a strong presence in the Birmingham area will be well-suited to compete, given the procurement's social value measurements overseen by the Social Value Portal. It offers a four-year contract period beginning on 1 October 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension contingent on performance and budget considerations. Businesses that can deliver quality alongside favourable pricing and demonstrate substantial social value contributions will have a competitive edge in this tender process. This procurement is not only an opportunity to expand operations but also to contribute to the community by serving those who serve in the police force.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services - Lloyd House

Notice Description

The West Midlands Police are inviting expressions of interest for a zero-cost cafe service for police officers, staff, and visitors, plus funded on-site hospitality catering. THIS CONTRACT IS RESERVED FOR BIRMINGHAM BASED SMEs AND VCSEs ONLY

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further period of 12 months depending on contract spend, budget availability, and satisfactory supplier performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b99f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058293-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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