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title: "Catering Service for Bedfordshire Police"
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# Catering Service for Bedfordshire Police

Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a80db776-284e-4136-a6b6-984107bceb7c

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## Summary

The award has been granted for the provision of catering services at the Bedfordshire Police Headquarters and Luton Police Station. The contracting authority, 7 Forces Commercial Services, awarded a contract worth £3,000,000 to Compass Contract Service (UK) Ltd Trading as ESS Government Serv. The contract period spans from 6th November 2022 to 5th November 2030. The deadline for the tender was 15th September 2022, and the services fall under the "Canteen and catering services" category.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses offering catering and hospitality services. The contract, with a duration of 5 years plus optional extensions, presents a long-term revenue potential for suitable service providers. Businesses operating in the East of England region, particularly in the restaurant and catering industry, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested parties can contact Emma Saunders at 7 Forces Commercial Services for further information.

## Notice

Contracted Provider to deliver catering services at the Bedfordshire Police Headquarters (FHQ) and Luton Police Station to serve the needs of the customer, its staff and its partners. The Provider is expected to provide a range of services as outlined below: The service covers: Restaurant Services Coffee Shop facility Micro-market/Vending solution Hospitality and events catering may be utilised during the contract term. Additional information: The estimated contract value is based on the anticipated sales revenue over the initial period and optional extension options. The actual value of the contract may differ from this estimate. The contract end date is inclusive of optional extension options. The contract term is 5 years (initial period) plus 3 x 1-year optional extensions. Call-off from a Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754bd94c-3b20-41a5-9f03-100d8fabd3cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2022 - 5 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | KEMPSTON |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICE (UK) LTD TRADING AS ESS GOVERNMENT SERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 18:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754bd94c-3b20-41a5-9f03-100d8fabd3cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754bd94c-3b20-41a5-9f03-100d8fabd3cc
  12th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Beds.police.uk

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