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title: "Commercial Catering - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38e2f8b2-3851-4b49-85e1-f6c9abaa4d89"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-09"
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# Commercial Catering - Market Engagement

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38e2f8b2-3851-4b49-85e1-f6c9abaa4d89

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has issued a tender titled "Commercial Catering - Market Engagement" in the industry category of Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on December 8, 2023, and a contract period starting on June 1, 2024, lasting until May 31, 2027. The tender is for the supply of specialist food items within England, United Kingdom.

This opportunity from Sunderland City Council is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in the catering industry specializing in food items could benefit from bidding in this tender. The procurement method is specified as "Other," providing a chance for relevant businesses to grow their market presence and contribute to catering services in the region.

## Notice

MARKET ENGAGEMENT Supply of Specialist Food Items Please refer to the NEPO Portal for further details - www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b675835-9766-447f-88a4-210c593212a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2023 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b675835-9766-447f-88a4-210c593212a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b675835-9766-447f-88a4-210c593212a8
  9th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8638f723-107f-ee11-8125-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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