Tender

The Provision of Lancaster House Event Catering Services

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

11 Mar 2024 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a tender titled "The Provision of Lancaster House Event Catering Services" for catering services at Lancaster House, a prestigious and historical venue in central London hosting various government and commercial events. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender deadline of April 8, 2024. The contract period is set to start on July 5, 2024, and end on July 2, 2027. The industry category for this procurement is catering services, and the total contract value is GBP 1,000,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for catering businesses specialising in modern British cuisine to provide services for events at Lancaster House. The procurement method is an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses catering to government hospitality and commercial events, with experience in high-quality service and sustainability practices, would be suitable contenders for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Lancaster House Event Catering Services

Notice Description

Constructed in the early 19th century and situated close to Buckingham Palace, the house is a Grade I listed building rich with history including its architecture, artworks and legacy. Since WWII Lancaster House has been host to diplomatic events such as G7 and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Now, alongside ministerial and major government events, Lancaster House also hosts commercial events for private clients, which include conferences, receptions and dinners. The Delivery Teams at Lancaster House are responsible for managing all such events, which may be categorised in the following way: o Government Hospitality refers to the delivery of events for the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) and other government departments, hosting foreign ministers, international committees, and guests of government for lunches, dinners, receptions, and conferences to the highest standards of hospitality and service. o Commercial Events at Lancaster House generate income for the FCDO through venue hire and event management services. The clientele includes businesses hosting corporate events to private hire clients, raising the profile of Lancaster House as a prestigious and historical venue in central London. Events vary, ranging from intimate dinners to receptions for up to 900 guests across the ground floor and first floor of the house and garden, engaging multiple suppliers. The FCDO is seeking to appoint 10 suppliers to an accredited list to provide catering services to Lancaster House's Government Hospitality and Commercial events. The majority of events will require modern British cuisine with all aspects such as produce, menu, presentation and service reflecting the high quality expected at Lancaster House and the FCDO's sustainability policies. These is also a requirement for a variety of cuisines to suit the needs of the FCDO's client base.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b926086b-753e-4349-be59-b3d1927ed058
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55521000 - Catering services for private households

75211100 - Diplomatic services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2027 2-3 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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