--- title: "Catering Services for Norfolk County Council" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048500" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048500" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048500.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048500.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-26" --- # Catering Services for Norfolk County Council Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048500 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048500) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048500.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage for a catering services contract, targeting dynamic and innovative providers to deliver high-quality, freshly made food at County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich. This procurement, listed under the CPV classification "Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions" (55523000), covers both breakfast and lunch offerings, and includes a grab-and-go option as well as barista coffee services. Key milestones include a market engagement event on 2nd August 2024 and the formal procurement process starting on 12th August 2024, with the service set to commence on 1st April 2025. This opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive food services in a public sector environment. The procurement allows for two models: a concession-based approach where the provider retains profits and manages operational risks or a fixed fee model. Ideal candidates will be those capable of managing both on-site food service and a convenience shop while providing event catering and vending options for off-hours. This tender is particularly suited for businesses with robust operational capabilities and a penchant for delivering varied and engaging food options. ## Notice Norfolk Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative catering service provider who can deliver an exciting and varied food offering, providing high-quality, freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, alongside a grab-and-go option and barista coffee throughout the day. The service must commence on 1st April 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 DescriptionNorfolk Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative catering service provider who can deliver an exciting and varied food offering, providing high-quality, freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, alongside a grab-and-go option and barista coffee throughout the day. The service must commence on 1st April 2025. We are considering two models of delivery 1) a concession based approach where a provider is able to keep their own profits and absorb all associated operational risks associated with running the service provision to the standards detailed in the specification or 2) a fixed fee charging model from the provider to the Council for a service being delivered as per the specification requirement (outsourced option) To be clear the Council reserves the right to appoint under either of the two options at its own discretion depending on the level of interest and suitability received in the market.Additional InformationThe successful tender will be expected provide its own EPOS system to process transactions, while Norfolk County Council will provide a fully functional commercial kitchen, and manage all cleaning, maintenance, and mandatory testing of kitchen equipment.The successful tender will also manage the shop (currently self-service) that will stock grab and go options, snacks, confectionary, and drinks, as well as convenience options such as tea, coffee, milk, sanitary products, and pain relief.Consideration will need to be given to building users working in the evenings and weekends with the provision of vending machines stocked with drinks, confectionery, and snacks.Additionally, the successful tender will provide event catering for meetings and events held on site.There will be a market engagement event planned on the 2nd August if you would like to attend Please contact sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk The formal Procurement Process for this provision will commence on or around the 12th August 2024. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Councils e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement and to register an interest in attending the market engagement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfi ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023410-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 26 Jul 2024 at 12:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023410-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfi - https://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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