--- title: "Provision of Buffet and Packed Lunches" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f33cd3c-ddc5-4aa7-bcfe-63416724ba6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f33cd3c-ddc5-4aa7-bcfe-63416724ba6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f33cd3c-ddc5-4aa7-bcfe-63416724ba6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f33cd3c-ddc5-4aa7-bcfe-63416724ba6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2017-09-12" --- # Provision of Buffet and Packed Lunches Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f33cd3c-ddc5-4aa7-bcfe-63416724ba6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f33cd3c-ddc5-4aa7-bcfe-63416724ba6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f33cd3c-ddc5-4aa7-bcfe-63416724ba6e.json) ## Summary The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) is currently in the tender stage for its procurement titled "Provision of Buffet and Packed Lunches." This initiative aims to establish a framework of up to four suppliers who can provide a variety of buffets and packed lunches to sites across the Thames Valley region, including RBFA, Buckinghamshire Fire Authority, and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The tender period ends on 18th September 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017 and run for two years until 30th September 2019. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services industry, using an open procedure for a below threshold contract method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering firms, particularly those skilled in meeting diverse dietary requirements and religious preferences. Businesses that focus on food services geared towards public sector needs, especially those that are accustomed to supplying large-scale events, would be well-positioned to compete. The framework is non-exclusive, which means that successful bidders could potentially engage with multiple emergency service partners throughout the Thames Valley, further expanding their market reach and service offerings. ## Notice Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) ('The Authority') is seeking to put in place a framework of up to four suppliers able to offer the range of Buffets and Packed Lunches to sites across the Thames Valley. The contract will be available to be used by RBFA, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (part of Oxfordshire County Council). The Authority is seeking up to four Suppliers able to provide a varied range of buffets and lunches to suit a range of fixed budgets. The offer must include the ability to cater for different religious and dietary needs. This will be a non exclusive framework as the three services also work closely with emergency service partners and may at joint or specialist events use the catering service offered by their partners. Additional information: Please apply through In-Tend portal. If you are not registered on the site you will need to do this. The link for this is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00658235-84e9-4837-8187-63105972af63 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 | | 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 AND RESCUE SERVICE | | 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 - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2017 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00658235-84e9-4837-8187-63105972af63 - 12 Sep 2017 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00658235-84e9-4837-8187-63105972af63 - 12 Sep 2017 at 09:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00658235-84e9-4837-8187-63105972af63 - 11 Sep 2017 at 08:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00658235-84e9-4837-8187-63105972af63 - 14 Aug 2017 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00658235-84e9-4837-8187-63105972af63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00658235-84e9-4837-8187-63105972af63 12th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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