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title: "Provision of a Catering Contract"
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buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)"
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# Provision of a Catering Contract

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82a2c4e9-0b06-4ecb-9020-40a596bd7ec4

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) seeking to provide a Catering Contract. The initiative is classified under the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' industry category. The procurement is complete, following an award made on 29 July 2019, with a total contract value of £21,196. Businesses could tender for one or more of the five lots, which catered to different needs across various locations. The contract period commenced on 5 August 2019 and will extend until 4 August 2023. The tendering process concluded on 14 June 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the catering industry, particularly those that specialise in providing service to public sector entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially relevant, as they can participate in the tendering of individual lots. Competitors with experience in managing catering services across diverse settings and delivering quality food services would be well-placed to engage with TWFRS’s requirements.

## Notice

The primary objective of the Contract is to provide Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service with a Catering Contract. There are Five Lots in different locations and needs which you can Tender from One to Five Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7388bd6d-61c8-45bf-bb7e-71cb3808f846 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2019 - 4 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,196 |
| 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 | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS) |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| 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 | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SERENDIPITY CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2019 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7388bd6d-61c8-45bf-bb7e-71cb3808f846

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7388bd6d-61c8-45bf-bb7e-71cb3808f846
  9th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28490&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31831
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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