--- title: "Provision of Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e9a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9a9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA" published: "2025-11-26" --- # Provision of Catering Services Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e9a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9a9.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has initiated a public procurement process for the Provision of Catering Services at their forthcoming new headquarters located in the North-East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with engagement meetings scheduled for the week commencing 12th January 2026. These meetings are a part of the pre-market engagement process aimed at understanding market capabilities and exploring service options. Interested suppliers should contact Danielle Latty, the Procurement Business Partner, by 5th January 2026 to register their participation. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within catering services, and invites suppliers to provide high-quality, sustainable, and cost-efficient catering options tailored to Northumbria Police's operational needs. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those capable of offering innovative and sustainable solutions. Companies of all sizes, especially SMEs, are encouraged to participate and engage with Northumbria Police to showcase their capabilities. The engagement process offers a platform for suppliers to present their ideas and solutions directly to the buyer, potentially influencing future procurement requirements. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to expand their market reach and establish a presence in the public sector, providing both everyday catering services and emergency feeding options. The forthcoming contract period, starting May 2027 and ending in April 2030, provides a stable long-term engagement for the successful provider. ## Notice Invitation to Pre-Market Engagement (PME): Provision of Catering Services. Northumbria Police (the Force) are looking to offer an on-site cafe provision at the new proposed Force Headquarters situated within the North-East. The cafe will provide daily breakfast, lunch, coffee / tea and snack services to our staff and visitors and will be open during standard office hours. The Force are seeking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement exercise for the provision of catering services at the HQ site. The pre-market engagement aims to: - Understand current market capabilities and innovations, - Explore potential delivery models and service options, and - Explore emergency feeding and out of hours vending opportunities. We welcome input from suppliers of all sizes who can offer high-quality, sustainable, and cost-efficient catering solutions tailored to our operational needs. Commercial details are to be discussed at engagement meetings. The Force will be conducting engagement meetings with suppliers W/C 12th January 2026 to discuss potential requirements and respond to any queries in relation to the Contract. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Danielle Latty, Procurement Business Partner via email on Danielle.Latty@northumbria.police.uk to confirm details of your attendees (max 2 people per organisation) and we shall contact you after the 5th January 2026 to arrange a suitable date and time for your engagement meeting. The engagement meetings will be held at the site of the Force's new Headquarters in the North-East; please note, there are currently no amenities at the building. Details of the address will be provided at a later date. Should you be unable to attend the site on the dates provided, an alternative date may be arranged dependent on the availability of resource and safety of the building. The above comes with the caveat that all pre-market engagement activities shall be without any commercial commitment or prejudice. Please note - costs and value of the contract are unknown at this stage and shall be determined depending on the best approach for the Force. ### Planning Information The Force will be conducting engagement meetings with suppliers week commencing 12th January 2026 to discuss potential requirements and respond to any queries in relation to the Contract. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Danielle Latty, Procurement Business Partner via email - Danielle.Latty@northumbria.police.uk and confirm details of your attendees (maximum of 2 people per supplier) and we shall contact you after 5th January 2026 to arrange a suitable date and time for your engagement meeting. The engagement meetings will be held at the site of the Force's new Headquarters in the North-East; please note, there are currently no amenities at the building. Details of the address will be provided at a later date. Should you be unable to attend the site on the dates provided, an alternative date may be arranged dependent on the availability of resource and safety of the building. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077435-2025 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 | | 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE12 8EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2025 at 17:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077435-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077435-2025 26th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.northumbria.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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