--- title: "Catering of food and beverages - Light Touch Regime (LTR) as per schedule 3 PCR 2015 - Catering Services 55520000-1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c3a5d8d-9e6a-43b7-b4b7-cf4ef93202d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c3a5d8d-9e6a-43b7-b4b7-cf4ef93202d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c3a5d8d-9e6a-43b7-b4b7-cf4ef93202d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c3a5d8d-9e6a-43b7-b4b7-cf4ef93202d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2024-09-20" --- # Catering of food and beverages - Light Touch Regime (LTR) as per schedule 3 PCR 2015 - Catering Services 55520000-1 Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c3a5d8d-9e6a-43b7-b4b7-cf4ef93202d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c3a5d8d-9e6a-43b7-b4b7-cf4ef93202d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c3a5d8d-9e6a-43b7-b4b7-cf4ef93202d5.json) ## Summary The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue service is currently inviting tenders for the provision of catering services under the Light Touch Regime as specified in schedule 3 of the PCR 2015. The contract, titled "Catering of food and beverages - Light Touch Regime (LTR) as per schedule 3 PCR 2015 - Catering Services 55520000-1," seeks a qualified service provider to deliver a variety of food and beverage options to various locations in Royal Berkshire, including packed lunches, buffets, and other meal types catering to different dietary and religious needs. This procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates to note include the tender period end date on 16 October 2024 at 14:00, with the contract period slated to start on 1 January 2025 and end on 31 December 2028. The procurement falls under the "Catering services" industry category (CPV Classification 55520000), with delivery locations specified to postal code RG31 7SD and the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services to engage in a substantial contract with a well-regarded public institution. Businesses that can reliably offer diverse and high-quality catering solutions, including meeting specific dietary and religious requirements, are particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract can aid business growth by securing a long-term relationship and providing services to a large and recurrent customer base. The open procurement method used ensures a fair competitive process, making it an excellent opportunity for capable catering businesses to expand their market presence. ## Notice The Authority is looking for a qualified and experienced service provider who can deliver a compliant service of food and beverages to various locations in Royal Berkshire. The service provider must be able to offer a variety of packed lunches and buffet lunches that cater to different dietary and religious requirements. Occasional requirements for breakfast pastries, evening buffets and weekend lunches. Additional information: A new project has been publised to the website. Project: Catering of food and beverages - Light Touch Regime (LTR) as per schedule 3 PCR 2015 - Catering Services 55520000-1 , Project Reference: 1509. Click this link to go to the web site To connect with our national Bluelight portal we recommend you login or register at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and then connect to from the list of portals. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29418ba8-2d14-41b2-af78-ca5afc02b269 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 | | 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG31 7SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29418ba8-2d14-41b2-af78-ca5afc02b269 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29418ba8-2d14-41b2-af78-ca5afc02b269 20th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.RBFRS.co.uk - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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