Award

Prestigious Sites Catering Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2024 at 17:59

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2024 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Nov 2023 at 17:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for catering services at their prestigious sites, including Mansion House and the Central Criminal Court, to Social Pantry Ltd. This awarded contract, valued at £25,908,858, includes catering for civic events, commercial clients, charity functions, private dinners, and various court-related provisions. The contract begins on 1st September 2024 and lasts for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement was conducted through an FTS Open Tender process and concluded on 22nd February 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Services' with a specific focus on 'Catering Services' (CPV 55520000). The catering services will cover numerous high-profile events and daily operational needs, emphasising quality, compliance, and comprehensive service provision.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those capable of handling a diverse portfolio of high-profile and daily catering services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given their suitability mentioned in the tender specifications. The awarded contract ensures long-term collaboration and potential revenue through service extension options, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the catering sector. Companies equipped with the capability to manage large-scale events, provide consistent service quality, and maintain high standards of food safety and health compliance would find this tender highly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prestigious Sites Catering Services

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for a single Catering Contractor for the City of London Prestigious Sites. Included in the initial scope of the contract are Mansion House and the Central Criminal Court. The awarded supplier will provide: - Civic Events - catering services for annual set-piece events in each Mayoral year, alongside further State or VIP events as they arise. - Commercial Catering - catering services for external hire commercial clients, supporting the Mansion House income generation plans. - Charity & Livery Functions - catering services for these further external hire clients, also in support of the Mansion House income generation plans. - Private Domestic - a 'food only' provision for smaller dinners (up to twenty covers) within the Lord Mayor's apartment - Shrieval and Judges Lunches - Catering services for evening and weekend events on request - Breakfast and Lunch provisions for Barristers in Barristers Mess - Jurors' lunches and ad-hoc grab and go catering provision. - Catering options in the form of a "Convenience Hub" vending service for 2nd floor - Kitchen Maintenance ensuring all Food Safety and Health and Safety compliance is met. - Staffing of the Jurors', Barrister's Mess & Judges Dining Room when required - Appropriate till system - All sundries to include cutlery, crockery, white linen, staff uniforms - Kitchen Maintenance The duration of the contract is five (5) years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to two (2) years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore seven (7) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c55a965-b731-40e1-b317-ad51fe2237fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d092098-1d5a-488a-bfcd-e1e1f0231866
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - FTS Open Tender
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,908,858 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,908,858 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 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
C2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL PANTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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