--- title: "Provision of Catering for Northamptonshire Police HQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80b74a60-2cc7-494b-8357-c83cb0fc6055" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80b74a60-2cc7-494b-8357-c83cb0fc6055" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b74a60-2cc7-494b-8357-c83cb0fc6055.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b74a60-2cc7-494b-8357-c83cb0fc6055.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU)" published: "2018-07-20" --- # Provision of Catering for Northamptonshire Police HQ Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80b74a60-2cc7-494b-8357-c83cb0fc6055 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80b74a60-2cc7-494b-8357-c83cb0fc6055) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b74a60-2cc7-494b-8357-c83cb0fc6055.json) ## Summary The East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU) is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Catering for Northamptonshire Police HQ". This procurement falls under the canteen and catering services category, with a total estimated contract value of £1,300,000 over a five-year period, with the possibility of two extensions based on performance. The tender procedure is classified as open and is currently in the active stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 22nd August 2018. Services will be required to be delivered in Northampton, located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, starting from 1st November 2018. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for catering businesses, particularly those capable of providing modern and healthy food services in a retail format. Businesses specialising in fresh sandwich production, deli foods, and convenient meal solutions would be especially well-suited to compete in this tender. Additionally, the willingness of the buyer to cover utility charges while offering the catering service at no cost enhances the attractiveness of this contract for potential providers. ## Notice Northamptonshire Police (Contracting Authority) is seeking a provider to offer a competitively priced, modern and healthy food service to staff and visitors. It will have a retail type format offering sandwiches and deli foods from a chill cabinet, plus hot meal selections. It will also sell comfort and convenience products. The service is to be provided at no cost to the Authority. The Authority will be responsible for the charges incurred for gas, water, sewage and electricity used at the premises. The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a single Provider contract for the provision of Catering for Northamptonshire Police HQ. Contract period 5 years with 2 x 12 month extension periods (The extension will be activated based upon contractor performance and agreement with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire). **The value reflected within Contract notice is for the full 5+1+1 Contract Term. Documents will be available to download from 19th July 2018** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e367772e-2171-4089-b369-8506c972ea2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | 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 | EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU) | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | East Hunsbury and Shelfleys | | Westminster constituency | Northampton South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2018 at 06:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e367772e-2171-4089-b369-8506c972ea2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e367772e-2171-4089-b369-8506c972ea2f 20th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24794&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32217 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.northants.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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