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title: "The Provision of a Catering Service at Carr Gate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042e4a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# The Provision of a Catering Service at Carr Gate

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042e4a

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## Summary

West Yorkshire Police, through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, has awarded a contract to Blue Pepper Catering Limited for the provision of catering services at their Learning and Organisational Development Centre canteen, located in Carr Gate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The contract, titled "The Provision of a Catering Service at Carr Gate", falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services (CPV: 55500000) and commenced on 8th July 2024. This service aims to provide quality yet affordable catering from 06:30 am to 02:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The contract is set for an initial period of 2 years, with potential extensions that may extend it up to 5 years. The procurement phase for this open procedure is now complete, with important dates including the signing of the contract on 8th July 2024 and a potential final contract end date of 7th July 2029.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, affordable meal services. With an estimated commercial value of GBP 2,500,000 across the full potential contract term, it is an attractive prospect for catering companies seeking steady, long-term projects. The focus on service quality over cost in the award criteria suggests that businesses excelling in service delivery will have a competitive edge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialized in providing consistent, reliable catering solutions to large organisations will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, presenting a robust opportunity to expand their portfolio and grow their business through collaboration with a notable public authority like West Yorkshire Police.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Police have awarded a contract for the provision of catering services at their Learning and Organisational Development Centre canteen, Carr Gate, Wakefield. The contract commenced on the 8th July 2024 and is awarded for a period of 2 years with the option of 3 x 12-month extension periods.For further detail please see the ITT Specification of Requirements via the West Yorkshire Police e-tendering portal: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The award of a cafe style catering service to be provided at the West Yorkshire Police Learning & Organisational Development centre for attending police staff, course delegates and visitors. The awarded Contractor will provide a quality, yet affordable, catering provision at this facility for breakfast and lunch from 6.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday, all year-round excluding bank holidays.The contract has been awarded for a period of 2 years with the option of 3 x 12-month extension periods.The estimated value of this contract represents the estimated commercial value of the contract over the potential 5-year period, however, there is no guarantee of this value.

Renewal: 3 x Extension periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024222-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | LEEDS, LS1 2DE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE PEPPER CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024222-2024
- 18 Jan 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001807-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.judiciary.gov.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.bluepepper-catering.co.uk/
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/

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