---
title: "Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce74"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce74

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## Summary

The Cleveland Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for the provision of catering services at its headquarters in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Catering services" (CPV 55520000), was conducted via a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The award stage was finalised with the contract being signed on 16th June 2025 with the successful supplier, Cafe 18. The contract is valued at £180,000 and involves catering services across multiple delivery regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others within the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those located in or near Hartlepool. Café 18, an SME based in Billingham, secured the contract, highlighting that smaller enterprises with specialized service offerings can successfully compete in such tenders. Businesses that can deliver high-quality catering services at competitive prices could find similar opportunities in regional or local government contracts. The limited procurement method focused on price as a key criterion, indicating that cost-effective solutions are highly valued in such procurements.

## Notice

Catering Services at Cleveland Fire Brigade HQ.

### Procurement Information

Open tender published on Cleveland Fire Brigade e-tendering portal Intend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068070-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS25 5TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Fens & Greatham |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAFE 18 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068070-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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