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title: "Catering provision- Northamptonshire Police HQ"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU)"
published: "2019-02-28"
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# Catering provision- Northamptonshire Police HQ

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da0b3479-9a8a-474c-b826-4ca481c8ed03

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## Summary

The East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU) is currently conducting a tender process for catering provision at Northamptonshire Police Headquarters, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls within the canteen and catering services category, with a tender period that ends on 14 March 2019. The contract is intended to last for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension, starting from 15 March 2019. The purchasing method is classified as 'Other', and the buyer has committed to providing all necessary kitchen equipment and cleaning services, making it an appealing opportunity for potential bidders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering services industry, particularly those focused on delivering modern, healthy food options within a competitive pricing framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will be well-suited to compete given the flexible and user-oriented nature of the service required. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing a balanced menu and comprehensive catering solutions are encouraged to participate in this bidding process.

## Notice

The Force is seeking to provide a competitively priced, modern and healthy food service to staff and visitors. It will have a retail type format offering sandwiches and deli foods from a chill cabinet, plus hot selections. It will also sell comfort and convenience products. It is to provide a flexible, healthy & nutritious, balanced menu. The Force, at their cost, provides all furniture and fittings within a cafeteria environment for daily use. The force also provides and maintains all equipment within the kitchen and storage areas, including fridges, freezers, ovens, dishwasher, cutlery and crockery and smaller kitchen equipment such as mixers. In addition to this the force also carries out regular deep cleans, provides all utilities and ensures any necessary safety requirements/certificates are carried out and provided. The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a contract for catering provision for the period of 2 years + one 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35273496-473c-4a14-a425-3424ecbc8558 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2019 - 16 Mar 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 | EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2019 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35273496-473c-4a14-a425-3424ecbc8558

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35273496-473c-4a14-a425-3424ecbc8558
  28th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27642&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32217
  User / Company

## Provenance

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