--- title: "Catering Provision at South Wales Fire Service Headquarters" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e197" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e197" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e197.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e197.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2025-11-14" --- # Catering Provision at South Wales Fire Service Headquarters Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e197 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e197) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e197.json) ## Summary The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, located in Llantrisant, UK, is seeking bids for a catering services contract at their headquarters under the title "Catering Provision at South Wales Fire Service Headquarters." This tender is classified under the industry category of catering services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is open to competition below the threshold. The contract aims to provide a refreshment facility for staff and guests, with the canteen serving as a key social hub. Key dates for this tender include an enquiry period ending on 3rd December 2025 and a tender period closing on 12th December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 31st March 2026. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry capable of providing high-quality food service and hospitality for a public authority setting. Companies that emphasize quality in service provision and social value considerations will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the suitability criteria indicate a friendly environment for SMEs, allowing smaller enterprises a fair chance to bid. The procurement offers a mix of quality and price criteria, making it attractive for businesses that can deliver both cost-effective and superior service solutions. With potential extension options, this contract may provide long-term business growth prospects. ## Notice This invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of Catering at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters. The aim of this process is to select a company to provide a facility offering refreshments to staff and visitors in the canteen area and also hospitality associated with meetings, conferences and training events. The canteen will serve as a social anchor point for staff. In addition to providing meals and refreshments, it will also function as a neutral, inclusive space that fosters informal interaction, cross-team collaboration, and cultural cohesion supporting the wellbeing of South Wales FRS staff. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Options to extend annually for an additional two years following expiry of initial contract period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074031-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | LLANTRISANT | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF72 8LX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 14:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074031-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074031-2025 14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352082 ITT Part 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352083 ITT Part 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352084 Appendix 1 - Canteen Area - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352085 Appendix 2 - Canteen Images - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352086 Appendix 3 - Staff Attendance - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352087 Appendix 4 - Business Continuity - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352088 Appendix 5 - Terms and Conditions ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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