Tender

Catering Services at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence and Business Office

BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL

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Tender

16 Mar 2018 at 00:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Consulate-General in San Francisco is seeking catering services for its official residence and business office, with a procurement process currently in the Tender stage. This opportunity, titled "Catering Services at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence and Business Office," is classified under the industry category of catering services for enterprises. The tender will conclude on 23rd March 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and run for one year, culminating on 31st March 2019. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, focused on services with a total value between £10,000 and £25,000, open to a variety of delivery addresses within the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in providing services for high-profile events and meetings. Companies that specialise in offering tailored catering solutions, including accommodating dietary requirements and providing alcohol, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The expected frequency of at least two events per month offers the potential for consistent revenue and relationship building with a prestigious client. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity, given the competitive nature of the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence and Business Office

Notice Description

We require catering services at both the official Residence (a single family home in Presidio Terrace) and business office (a leased property on the 8th floor of 1 Sansome Street in the Financial District) of the British Consulate-General San Francisco (BCGSF). Catering may take the form of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, or receptions. We may or may not require the successful bidder to purchase and serve alcohol at various events. Specific menus will be agreed between the successful menu and BCGSF staff on a by event basis. Special menus meeting various dietary requirements may be necessary. We anticipate at least two catering events at either property per month but do not guarantee a minimum. Some months may have several events and there may even be multiple events in the same week. We anticipate providing at least 5 business days' notice for events but there may be occasions where less notice is possible. Please describe how you will meet these minimum requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac681793-36aa-405e-bdf5-1a67044d4983
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
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
BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL
Contact Name
Phillip Huff
Contact Email
phillip.huff@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
14156171320

Buyer Location

Locality
SAN FRANCISCO
Postcode
S W1A
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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