--- title: "Provision Provision of Catering for Planned Events for South Wales and Gwent Police Forces" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce6c6b74-a642-4d5c-b8ac-4643b1b2c408" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce6c6b74-a642-4d5c-b8ac-4643b1b2c408" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6c6b74-a642-4d5c-b8ac-4643b1b2c408.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6c6b74-a642-4d5c-b8ac-4643b1b2c408.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GWENT CONSTABULARY" published: "2021-04-09" --- # Provision Provision of Catering for Planned Events for South Wales and Gwent Police Forces Buyer: GWENT CONSTABULARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce6c6b74-a642-4d5c-b8ac-4643b1b2c408 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce6c6b74-a642-4d5c-b8ac-4643b1b2c408) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6c6b74-a642-4d5c-b8ac-4643b1b2c408.json) ## Summary The Gwent Constabulary is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Catering for Planned Events" across South Wales and Gwent Police Forces. This procurement, classified under miscellaneous food products, falls under the open procedure method and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 21st May 2021. The contract will commence on 1st October 2021 and run until 30th September 2025, with an estimated value of £500,000. Interested catering organisations may bid for one or both of the two lots specified for providing catering services, with delivery required in the Wales region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those specialising in event catering or with experience in delivering services for large gatherings, such as sporting events and public occasions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the requirements for both planned and unplanned events, including short-notice incidents, can lead to flexible and varied contract work that supports business growth and expansion in the catering sector. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent and South Wales have a requirement for the provision for catering for planned and unplanned events and invite catering organisations to tender. Planned operational events are scheduled and organised in advance. The majority of events requiring catering take place at weekends and/or public holidays and examples are football matches, other sporting events, royal visits, demonstrations, concerts, marches, etc. A number of unplanned major incidents are also likely throughout the force areas during the Contract Period. The number of such events are unpredictable and unknown and may occur at short notice. The catering will take the form of producing and delivering packed lunches to the police officers and staff on duty at such events. Full details are stated in the tender documentation. The Service requirements are split into two geographical lots: Lot 1 Provision of Catering for Planned Events for South Wales Police Force Lot 2 Provision of Catering for Planned Events for Gwent Police Force You are able to bid for lots 1 or 2 or both lots. You will need to indicate which lot(s) you are bidding for when you complete your response using eTenderwales. Additional information: This tender opportunity has been published on eTenderwales, please see the link below: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html The Tender Reference Number is: ITT_85315 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f4eddd-37eb-4854-852a-c7144b831a67 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | GWENT CONSTABULARY | | Locality | CWMBRAN | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP44 2XJ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Torfaen | | Electoral ward | Llanyrafon | | Westminster constituency | Torfaen | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products ## Release History - 9 Apr 2021 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f4eddd-37eb-4854-852a-c7144b831a67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f4eddd-37eb-4854-852a-c7144b831a67 9th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.gwent.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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