--- title: "Provision of Catering" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee0cdf1b-1847-4033-9446-e1eaf5978789" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee0cdf1b-1847-4033-9446-e1eaf5978789" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee0cdf1b-1847-4033-9446-e1eaf5978789.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee0cdf1b-1847-4033-9446-e1eaf5978789.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TYNE & WEAR FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2025-01-17" --- # Provision of Catering Buyer: TYNE & WEAR FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee0cdf1b-1847-4033-9446-e1eaf5978789 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee0cdf1b-1847-4033-9446-e1eaf5978789) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee0cdf1b-1847-4033-9446-e1eaf5978789.json) ## Summary The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has announced a public procurement opportunity titled "Provision of Catering," classified under the CPV code 55520000 for catering services. This procurement, at the tender stage, was published on 17 January 2025 and will remain open until 24 February 2025. The contract involves the provision of diverse catering services across ten different lots, each corresponding to various community fire stations in the North East of the United Kingdom, with postal code SR5 3QY. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The procurement process will follow an open procedure above the threshold, making it accessible to all interested suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry to secure a substantial contract with a prominent public sector organisation. With ten separate lots available, businesses can choose to bid on individual lots or multiple lots according to their capacity and expertise, providing flexibility for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Each lot will be evaluated separately, increasing the chances of winning for specialised and high-quality service providers. Those businesses with a strong track record in catering services, particularly those capable of handling diverse and large-volume requirements, will find this tender particularly beneficial for becoming a key supplier to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. ## Notice The primary objective of the Contract is to provide Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service with 10 different Lots of Catering. Lot 1- Phoenix at Sunderland Central Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 2- Phoenix at Tynemouth Community Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 3- Phoenix at Byker Community Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 4- Phoenix at West Denton Community Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 5- Phoenix at Gosforth Community Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 6- Phoenix at Sunderland Central Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements. Lot 7- Phoenix at Tynemouth Community Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements. Lot 8- Phoenix at Byker Community Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements. Lot 9- Phoenix at West Denton Community Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements. Lot 10- Phoenix at Gosforth Community Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements Tenderers may submit a tender for all lots or one single lot. Each lot will be evaluated separately. Further detailed information about the requirements and undertakings of the Contract are given in the specification at ITT DOC. 2 Tender. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69bf093-a38d-42ff-aa50-db8b587f00ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | TYNE & WEAR FIRE & RESCUE | | Locality | TYNE & WEAR | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR5 3QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Washington North | | Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 13:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69bf093-a38d-42ff-aa50-db8b587f00ed - 17 Jan 2025 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69bf093-a38d-42ff-aa50-db8b587f00ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69bf093-a38d-42ff-aa50-db8b587f00ed 17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twfire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.twfire.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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