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title: "Provision of Course Feeding"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63e59af2-dd26-4624-bf5f-2bb522f81998"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Provision of Course Feeding

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63e59af2-dd26-4624-bf5f-2bb522f81998

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, situated in Northwood, England, acting as the buying organisation for a contract titled "Provision of Course Feeding." The contract falls under the industry category of catering services, identified by the CPV code 55520000. This procurement has reached the award stage, with RA International being the awarded supplier. The procurement method used was a limited competition due to particular country restrictions, and it was executed under the provision of PCR15. The contract, which is a limited liability agreement with no guaranteed demand, covers a period starting 27th April 2025 and ending 26th April 2026, with potential extensions of two option years. The total value of the contract is GBP 127,000.

The tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in catering services, particularly those with capabilities to provide efficient and scalable solutions on an international scale, due to its wide geographical scope, including locations such as Afghanistan, Algeria, and many others globally. The focus on catering for courses signifies potential growth for businesses adept in managing logistics in various countries, with an emphasis on high-quality meal provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender appealing given its tailored suitability for such businesses, offering the chance to expand their market reach and demonstrate their expertise in servicing large-scale, multinational contracts.

## Notice

Limited competition conducted due to restrictions of country. This is the provision of feeding for courses provided in Africa. The contract is a limit of liability contract, where there is no guaranteed demand. The contract is for 1 core year plus 2 option years. RA International are the awarded supplier. This was awarded under PCR15 due to when the quotation period began.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524eae39-a2d0-42b5-8a2f-3ab2982cf8ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | NORTHWOOD |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA6 3HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Three Rivers |
| Electoral ward | Moor Park & Eastbury |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524eae39-a2d0-42b5-8a2f-3ab2982cf8ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524eae39-a2d0-42b5-8a2f-3ab2982cf8ab
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d2d4dac-b33f-4da2-a650-feaa4dc9a0de
  Signed contract, with redacted military sensitive information and Commercially sensitive information.

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