--- title: "Staff Canteen Catering Provision For Suffolk Constabulary" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Staff Canteen Catering Provision For Suffolk Constabulary Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk has initiated an open tender process aimed at securing services for the "Staff Canteen Catering Provision For Suffolk Constabulary." The procurement pertains to canteen and catering services, primarily focused on Martlesham Police Headquarters (PHQ) and Landmark House, Ipswich, within the UKH14 region. This open competition, categorised under services, has a total budgetary provision of £1.2 million. The tender is currently active with submission deadlines slated for 3rd September 2026, preceded by an enquiry period concluding on 27th August 2026. The contracting authority operates as a public authority within sub-central government, ensuring a thorough mechanism for digital application and submission via the designated portal. This tender affords growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in catering services. Competitive bidders can anticipate contracts with potential renewals spanning up to nine years. Essential criteria include technical expertise, social value, and pricing, which are significantly weighted in the evaluation process. The contract promises not only sustained business growth but also establishes suppliers as key partners to Suffolk Constabulary in delivering high-quality, customer-focused services, setting a precedent for subsequent procurement opportunities. ## Notice Provision for Staff Canteen Catering & Operational Feeding for Suffolk Constabulary ### Lot Information Martlesham PHQ Carry out Canteen Catering Services for Martlesham PHQ and undertake Operational Feeding for Suffolk Constabulary Options: 1 x 24 months plus 1 x 12 month optional or 3 x 12 month optional Renewal: 1 year + 1 year + 1 year Landmark House Carry out Canteen Catering Services in Landmark House Renewal: 1 year + 1 year + 1 year ### Planning Information Complete Request For Information Document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073133-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP5 3QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 11:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073133-2026 - 18 May 2026 at 13:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045369-2026 - 9 Dec 2025 at 14:44 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081094-2025 - 3 Dec 2025 at 09:14 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079171-2025 - 21 Nov 2025 at 09:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075893-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073133-2026 3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045369-2026 18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081094-2025 9th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079171-2025 3rd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075893-2025 21st November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com/ - https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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