--- title: "Food and Beverage Delivery Service for College of Policing London Office" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4f68867-0bec-42ab-b700-3ce55f01b602" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4f68867-0bec-42ab-b700-3ce55f01b602" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4f68867-0bec-42ab-b700-3ce55f01b602.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4f68867-0bec-42ab-b700-3ce55f01b602.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED" published: "2018-10-03" --- # Food and Beverage Delivery Service for College of Policing London Office Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4f68867-0bec-42ab-b700-3ce55f01b602 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4f68867-0bec-42ab-b700-3ce55f01b602) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4f68867-0bec-42ab-b700-3ce55f01b602.json) ## Summary The College of Policing Limited is inviting tenders for a food and beverage delivery service at its London office located at Old Queen Street, Westminster. This open procurement process, titled "Food and Beverage Delivery Service for College of Policing London Office," is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 26th October 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2018 and will last for two years, with an option for a one-year extension. The annual contract value is anticipated to be between £15,000 and £20,000, with the total value over the contract period reaching up to £60,000. The procurement category falls under canteen and catering services (CPV 55500000). This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in catering and food services. Businesses that can offer a diverse range of dietary options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices, as well as rapid delivery capabilities, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. With the requirement for a next-day service and the provision of various refreshments for meetings, there is potential for consistent orders, enabling participating companies to grow and solidify their presence within the catering market. ## Notice This invitation to tender seeks the provision of a food and beverage delivery service for the College of Policing's (the Authority) premises at Old Queen Street, Westminster. The Authority requires, from time to time, the preparation and delivery of food and buffet refreshments for consumption at meetings of various sizes and working lunches held at the above premises. Said food and beverages shall include, but not be limited to, * Tea (including decaffeinated, fruit, etc) * Coffee (including decaffeinated) * Mineral water (still and sparkling, typically 1.5 litre bottles) * Pre-prepared sandwiches * Biscuits * Disposable cutlery, crockery and napkins. * Fresh fruit juice (orange, apple, etc) * Occasionally, canapes, executive finger buffets, fruit and pastries will also be required. Based on historic data, meetings are attended by an average of 16 attendees, with the lowest-attended meetings being in single figures, and, the highest-attended being approximately 30. Food and beverages are to be provided taking into account such specific dietary requirements that the Authority may notify in advance when ordering (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, gluten-free, etc). Individual orders for food and beverages will be placed by an authorised representative of the Authority, by telephone or by email. Timings for delivery, and any special instructions, will be advised at the point of order placement. The Authority requires that a "next day" service is provided, such that orders placed on or before1400hrs on any working day will be delivered the following working day if so required. Where orders for next day delivery are placed after 1400hrs on any working day, every reasonable endeavour shall be made to fulfil the delivery as required. Where this is not achievable, the Authority must be informed accordingly. The duration of contract arising from this Invitation to Tender will be 2 years from commencement, with an option at the Authority's sole discretion to extend for one further year. Contract value per annum is expected to be PS15k-20k. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cfb31a-cc8f-4a68-be87-83c5c3cf2dd0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED | | Locality | BASINGSTOKE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG24 9NW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane | | Electoral ward | Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2018 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cfb31a-cc8f-4a68-be87-83c5c3cf2dd0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cfb31a-cc8f-4a68-be87-83c5c3cf2dd0 3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c033b24-c917-4425-a1f2-16f41792ad26 ## Notice URLs - http://www.college.police.uk/Pages/Home.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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