Tender

National Portrait Gallery - Visitor Catering Services (RFI)

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMPANY

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Tender

23 Dec 2020 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Portrait Gallery Company is currently engaged in a procurement process for Visitor Catering Services, through a Request for Information (RFI) as part of market consultation efforts. This initiative aims to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy ahead of the gallery's reopening in 2023 following a major refurbishment. The active procurement process employs an open method, with the tender period closing on 20 January 2021. This opportunity is categorized under catering services and is located in London, England. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and complete a questionnaire via the Delta portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in visitor services and hospitality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to compete, given the emphasis on their suitability. Successful bidders could establish long-term relationships with a prestigious institution while benefiting from a contract that runs from April 2022 to April 2026, thereby enhancing their visibility and customer base within a cultural environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Portrait Gallery - Visitor Catering Services (RFI)

Notice Description

The National Portrait Gallery is inviting service providers to provide information to assist with the development of its procurement strategy for the provision of visitor catering services at the National Portrait Gallery when it re opens in 2023 after a major refurbishment project. When submitting information all respondents should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed. Interested Parties are asked to register their interest via the Delta portal as detailed in additional information section and complete the questionnaire. The Gallery may at its sole discretion enter into further discussions with relevant respondents. Information provided will be used to inform the Gallery's approach to the procurement of its catering contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0d4500-4450-41dc-a133-473e720466ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2H 0HE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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