Award

Tower Bridge Events Management Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2024 at 11:17

Award Notice
Tender

12 May 2023 at 10:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for Tower Bridge Events Management Services, a catering services contract, to Social Pantry Ltd. The contract is valued at £6,600,000 GBP and has a duration of 3 years, extendable up to 6 years. The contract started on 1st March 2024 and will end on 28th February 2030. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and the contract was awarded on 13th October 2023.

This public procurement opportunity for Events Management Services at Tower Bridge in London presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for catering service providers and event management companies. The contract involves managing various aspects of the events business, including sales, marketing, operations, and catering. Businesses that can provide high-quality and sustainable event experiences will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The City of London Corporation seeks to make Tower Bridge a socially impactful events venue, creating openings for businesses that align with these goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tower Bridge Events Management Services

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for a single Events Management Contractor to be responsible for all areas of the events business (sales, marketing, bookings, event operations, security (overseen by the Bridge's operational 24hr security provision), catering, and client aftercare at Tower Bridge The awarded supplier will provide a high quality and well-regarded events experience for all clients. Longer term, Tower Bridge should be known as one of the most sustainable and socially impactful events venues in London, while still being profitable and receiving excellent client feedback. The duration of the contract is 3 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 3 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 6 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-160d24c1-7d0d-459b-a8c3-6c67dbfbc289
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12fd844-9926-4cef-8ea8-1e1401c1d260
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2 2EJ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL PANTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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