Tender

Day Visitor Catering and Venue Hire at Wakehurst (Royal Botanic Gardens Kew)

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Tender

13 Jul 2018 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is currently inviting tenders for a combined Day Visitor Catering and Venue Hire contract at Wakehurst, Sussex, with a total estimated value of £6.8 million. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 28th August 2018. The contracts aim to provide catering services through three fixed outlets and mobile units as well as venue hire activities across various locations, including the Mansion House and Seed Bank Atrium. The procurement is being conducted via an open method, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and event management sectors, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive services across catering and venue hire. Companies with experience in operating in outdoor settings and managing multiple food outlets, as well as those well-versed in customer service and event hosting, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's length extends from 4th January 2019 to 3rd January 2024, providing a substantial period for contract fulfilment and potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Visitor Catering and Venue Hire at Wakehurst (Royal Botanic Gardens Kew)

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is inviting Tenders for the provision of Day Visitor Catering and Venue Hire at our site at Wakehurst in Sussex. The services are being let as two separate but linked contracts. The Day Visitor Catering contract is being let by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Venue Hire contract is being let by Kew Enterprises Limited. The contracts will be let to ONE supplier. Bidders are therefore required to bid for and supply both services. The Day Visitor Catering contract comprises the operation of three fixed catering outlets, namely The Seed Cafe, The Stables Restaurant, The Redwood Coffee Shop and mobile catering within the grounds of Wakehurst. The Venue Hire contract comprises the sales and marketing of Venue Hire in the Wakehurst Venues to include the Mansion House, the Seed Bank Atrium and on the Croquet Lawn and the provision of catering services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b4dbf8-ef72-40c8-a54f-a87366c026e2
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
Not specified
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
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2019 - 3 Jan 2024 Over 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SURRREY
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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