--- title: "Catering Services - Training & Admin Hub" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71b6276d-69b1-4b8e-a081-9405b68efee2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71b6276d-69b1-4b8e-a081-9405b68efee2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71b6276d-69b1-4b8e-a081-9405b68efee2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71b6276d-69b1-4b8e-a081-9405b68efee2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2021-01-05" --- # Catering Services - Training & Admin Hub Buyer: CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71b6276d-69b1-4b8e-a081-9405b68efee2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71b6276d-69b1-4b8e-a081-9405b68efee2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71b6276d-69b1-4b8e-a081-9405b68efee2.json) ## Summary The Cleveland Fire Authority is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Catering Services - Training & Admin Hub," aimed at providing catering services for its Training & Administrative Hub located in Hartlepool, Cleveland. This procurement process is designed to engage suppliers in developing a specification for future catering provisions. Key milestones include a market engagement event scheduled for 25th February 2021, with the deadline for expressing interest by 29th January 2021 at 17:00. The industry category falls under cafeteria services (CPV code: 55330000) and related canteen services (CPV code: 55500000), which indicates a focus on delivering healthy and nutritious food options in a cost-effective manner. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and food services, particularly those with experience in delivering high-quality food in institutional settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to food quality and safety, as well as flexibility in service delivery, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Cleveland Fire Authority through the pre-procurement market consultation could pave the way for potential future collaborations in delivering catering services that meet public sector standards. ## Notice Contracts Finder Notice **This notification refers to a Market Engagement Event Only** Cleveland Fire Brigade is currently soft market testing with a view to exploring the possibility of a procurement exercise for Catering Services to its Training & Administrative Hub based in Hartlepool, Cleveland for Fire Service staff, visitors and members of the public. We are keen to speak to companies in order to help us develop a specification requirement for the future delivery of the catering services. If your organisation is passionate about such work we would love to hear from you. We are therefore seeking a provider who would work proactively with us to: * Ensure the delivery of a catering service that will deliver a good selection of healthy, nutritious food which is cost effective and gives value for money. * Be fully compliant with all relevant Food Standard Agency instruction/policy. * Comply with all relevant regulations and governing acts pertaining to the service provision. * Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (and subsequent amendments) and any other acts, rules or orders which pertain to health and safety. * Be proactive and flexible in the delivery of the service, responding to changing demands of the service in order to provide a quality cost effective solution. The Contractor should note that it will be expected to operate on the basis of a 'nil subsidy' and that the Authority is not requiring any rebate. To support the above objectives, the client would like to conduct a market consultation in relation to this proposed procurement idea for Catering Services. The client wants to understand more about those suppliers who have knowledge and experience of delivering Catering. The Client is therefore inviting any organisation that may be interested in this possible procurement opportunity to a 'Market engagement' event on the 25th February how this will take place will be dependent on the COVID restrictions. On expressing their interest, suppliers will be allocated 45 minutes with the Project team to discuss this potential procurement opportunity as well as demonstrate their experience and capability. Interested parties should email jrichards@clevelandfire.gov.uk with a preferred time slot of attendance. The closing date to express your interest in attending is 1700 Hours on the Friday 29th January 2021.. The event is a pre procurement engagement only, seeking to understand supplier capability. This does not commit the clients to any future procurement exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7abe75c3-b73f-4acd-8811-1043306c338d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | HARTLEPOOL | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS25 5TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Hartlepool | | Electoral ward | Fens & Greatham | | Westminster constituency | Hartlepool | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2021 at 09:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7abe75c3-b73f-4acd-8811-1043306c338d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7abe75c3-b73f-4acd-8811-1043306c338d 5th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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