---
title: "The Provision of Catering at the NAB"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d97"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# The Provision of Catering at the NAB

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d97

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## Summary

This procurement process, undertaken by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, involves the provision of catering services at the NAB police building. Classified under the industry category of catering services, this tender operates within the locations of UKF24 and UKF25 regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed with the award and signing of the contract in October 2025, set to run until the end of September 2028, with possible extensions up to September 2030. This contract was directly awarded using a below-threshold method, bypassing competition, and was formalised on 20th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in catering services. With the contract awarded to Blues and Twos Catering LTD, enterprises providing innovative solutions and maintaining high performance standards are ideal candidates for such opportunities. This contract, while being zero value with costs borne by profits, presents a chance for businesses to collaborate closely with public authorities, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector. Offering steadiness over a multi-year period, it encourages entities capable of accessing resources like venue provisions and equipment maintenance to leverage the benefits for sustainable growth.

## Notice

Provide Catering Services at the NAB police building. This is a zero value contract. The Contractor does not charge the force for the services and staff wages are paid from the profits made. However, the Authority (customer) agrees to provide the building, equipment and maintenance of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046442-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUES AND TWOS CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046442-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046442-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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