Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Avon Fire and Rescue Service
BS20 8QJ
Portishead
BS20 8QJ
Contact
Harrison Rex
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Packed Lunches 2025-2029
Reference number
AFRS02-2025-02
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is an Emergency Service that covers Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Our Headquarters is currently situated in the Police & Fire Headquarters, Portishead. AF&RS have a total of 21 Fire Stations of which 7 are Wholetime stations, 3 are Wholetime and On-Call; and the remaining 11 are On-Call stations.In addition, AF&RS have a separate Fire Control, Training Centre and Technical Services Centre. Throughout the Service area, other administrative offices are located at Avonmouth, Bath, Yate and Weston-super-Mare.AF&RS are looking to procure a provision for packed lunches and/or buffet lunches that delivers to all AF&RS’ sites and some external training sites (mostly within the Avon area) on both weekdays and weekends.AFRS are looking to conduct an OPEN Procedure for this contract and want to gain interest from the market to ensure that there is a good amount of competition.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is an Emergency Service that covers Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Our Headquarters is currently situated in the Police & Fire Headquarters, Portishead. AF&RS have a total of 21 Fire Stations of which 7 are Wholetime stations, 3 are Wholetime and On-Call; and the remaining 11 are On-Call stations.In addition, AF&RS have a separate Fire Control, Training Centre and Technical Services Centre. Throughout the Service area, other administrative offices are located at Avonmouth, Bath, Yate and Weston-super-Mare.AF&RS are looking to procure a provision for packed lunches and/or buffet lunches that delivers to all AF&RS’ sites and some external training sites (mostly within the Avon area) on both weekdays and weekends.AFRS are looking to conduct an OPEN Procedure for this contract and want to gain interest from the market to ensure that there is a good amount of competition.Key Criteria and RequirementsThe Supplier must be able to provide a substantial packed lunch and it include the following items in each pack lunch as a minimum:Standard Lunch• Roll or Sandwich (one filling and choice of bread)• Variety of fruit• Chocolate Bar or alternative sweet snack• Packet of Crisps or Savoury alternativeOr Healthy Option • Salad Box• Salad to include a choice of protein• Selection of healthy snacks e.g. veg sticks, selection of nuts, seeds, boiled egg, • Variety of fruitThe Supplier must be able to cater for all dietary requirements such as vegan or vegetarian.The Supplier must be able to cater for up to 30 people at any given time.The Supplier must also demonstrate flexibility in their approach to providing the service. On occasion dietary requirements and a change to required quantities can occur at short notice, such as the morning of the delivery day.The Supplier should be flexible in their approach to accepting orders and be able to on occasion, accept orders within 24 hours’ notice.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 February 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No