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title: "Catering Services Provision for Lincolnshire Police"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a223"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Catering Services Provision for Lincolnshire Police

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a223

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of catering services at the Lincolnshire Police Headquarters. This process aims to engage potential suppliers before launching a procurement exercise. Interested businesses are invited to participate in pre-market engagement meetings scheduled to occur at the Force Headquarters or via TEAMS after 13th October 2025. The initial closing date for expressing interest is set for 10th October 2025. This procurement falls under the services category and targets canteen and catering services, with a focus on catering supplies. It is located in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, and follows the tender initiation type under the public authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in catering services, to secure a contract with a governmental body. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement encourages diverse participation. Companies that can deliver high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective catering solutions tailored to the operational needs of Lincolnshire Police are more likely to find this opportunity conducive for business growth. The contract period is expected to span from June 2026 to May 2028, with potential for renewal up to May 2030, providing a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

## Notice

Invitation to Pre-Market Engagement: Catering Services Provision Lincolnshire Police provides an onsite in-house canteen provision at its Nettleham Police HQ site. The canteen provides a daily breakfast, lunch and snack service to our on-site staff and is open Monday to Friday 0800 - 1330 hrs. We are seeking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement exercise for the provision of catering services at our HQ site. This pre-market engagement aims to: * Understand current market capabilities and innovations * Explore potential delivery models and service options We welcome input from suppliers of all sizes who can offer high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective catering solutions tailored to our operational needs. Commercial details are to be discussed during pre-market engagement meetings. Costs and value of the contract are unknown at this point in time and shall be determined depending on the best approach for the Force. The pre-engagement meetings shall take place at Force Headquarters or via TEAMS. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a word document with details of attendees from your organisation and we shall contact you after Monday 13th October 2025 to arrange a suitable date and time for a meeting. The above comes with the caveat that all pre-engagement activities shall be without any commercial commitment or prejudice. Closing date for interest: 1700hrs on Friday 10th October 2025. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express an interest in this market engagement

### Planning Information

The pre-engagement meetings shall take place at Force Headquarters or via TEAMS. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a word document with details of attendees from your organisation and we shall contact you after Monday 13th October 2025 to arrange a suitable date and time for a meeting.
Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059698-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 12:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059698-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059698-2025
  25th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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