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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria to outsource catering services for the Appleby Horse Fair 2026. This contract falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous food products, and covers delivery to multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Managed through a 'limited' procurement method – below threshold with limited competition, the process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to FELL AND DALES CATERING LTD on 10th June 2026. The contract, valued at £26,663.10 GBP net, was signed on the same day and serves as a completed status procurement.

This tender presents lucrative business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen on public sector contracts and those specialising in catering and food distribution. Companies based in or near the delivery regions stand a better chance of leveraging logistical advantages. Such opportunities can enhance business profiles and open pathways for further public sector engagements, increasing potential growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

Outsource Catering

Notice Description

Outsource catering provision for Appleby Horse Fair 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064987-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,663 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 24 hours
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 CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FELL AND DALES CATERING

Further Information

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