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20 Jul 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Cleveland Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for the provision of catering services at its headquarters in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Catering services" (CPV 55520000), was conducted via a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The award stage was finalised with the contract being signed on 16th June 2025 with the successful supplier, Cafe 18. The contract is valued at £180,000 and involves catering services across multiple delivery regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others within the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those located in or near Hartlepool. Café 18, an SME based in Billingham, secured the contract, highlighting that smaller enterprises with specialized service offerings can successfully compete in such tenders. Businesses that can deliver high-quality catering services at competitive prices could find similar opportunities in regional or local government contracts. The limited procurement method focused on price as a key criterion, indicating that cost-effective solutions are highly valued in such procurements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

Catering Services at Cleveland Fire Brigade HQ.

Procurement Information

Open tender published on Cleveland Fire Brigade e-tendering portal Intend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068070-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS25 5TH
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Fens & Greatham
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAFE 18

Further Information

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