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The provision of hot drinks, primarily coffee, within the UK Pavilion - COP28

BEIS

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05 Jan 2024 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, represented by BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy), has awarded a contract for the provision of catering services at the UK Pavilion during COP28 in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a Single tender action, with a contract value of £13,196.29. The tender period ended on December 5, 2023, and the contract duration is from December 6 to December 13, 2023.

This opportunity for providing hot drinks, particularly coffee, presents a chance for SMEs in the catering services industry to expand their business. Businesses with experience in event catering and a capacity to deliver services in high-profile international events like COP28 would be well-suited to compete. The contract awarded to Orbis Foods demonstrates the potential for small and medium-sized catering enterprises to secure valuable contracts through targeted procurement processes.

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Notice Title

The provision of hot drinks, primarily coffee, within the UK Pavilion - COP28

Notice Description

Catering Services for the UK Pavilion COP28 Additional information: Redacted Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ed48dc5-8e49-477c-999f-ff9796f33bf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0397ee7-9b3b-4999-b3f9-f6570b8d5b34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME
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
£13,196 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,196 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2023 - 13 Dec 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORBIS FOODS

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