Interim Provision of Catering Services in LDC Cookstown
A Contract Award Notice
by NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- £350K
- Sector
- FACILITY
- Published
- 23 Dec 2024
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Lisburn
2 buyers
1 supplier
- Finches Catering Cookstown
Description
NIFRS has an imminent need to provide appropriate catering services for their trainees and third party users.
Total Quantity or Scope
NIFRS has an imminent need to provide appropriate catering services for their trainees and third party users from a supplier who could cater for all NIFRS need; supply, deliver, serve, clean up.
Award Detail
| 1 | Finches Catering (Cookstown)
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Award Criteria
| PRICE | _ |
CPV Codes
- 55520000 - Catering services
Indicators
- Award on basis of price.
Legal Justification
During the 2024 tender process, NIFRS undertook extensive market research within the local and wider area to understand all catering options available. One of these options was an 'on demand' catering service provision. Initial pre-market engagement evidenced that procuring one 'on demand' caterer wasn't a viable option, the primary common themes identified were; Location not suitable Fluctuating / low numbers on some days not attractive Demand of 7 days a week provision unsustainable; weekends would like to attend larger events. A number of suppliers could meet part of the need but not the full need e.g. prepare food, deliver food but not serve. The preferred option was to proceed with a full commercial kitchen catering service. This tender was collapsed on the basis of affordability. The one supplier who had tendered was asked if they would be interested in this reduced catering requirements (I.e. preparation and servicing of hot meals for trainees only with some light catering for third party usage), however they have confirmed that they do not have an interest at this time. Therefore due to an urgent need for this within LDC, an interim DAC will be awarded to Finchs, with the intention of a future competitive tender for a long term solution.
Other Information
The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any information on value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client
Reference
- FTS 041342-2024