Planning

Leighton House Catering Contract - Early Market Engagement

CAPITALESOURCING

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Planning

01 Mar 2021 at 12:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leighton House Catering Contract is currently in the planning stage, managed by capitalEsourcing, located in Kensington, England. This early market engagement process commenced on 1st March 2021, with an engagement end date set for 26th March 2021. The procurement is focused on catering supplies within the hospitality industry, specifically for the venue providing hire services for events such as dinners and receptions in a culturally significant setting. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in shaping the service structure through discussion and input from potential caterers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality café services and event catering, particularly those with experience in arts or heritage environments. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project particularly accessible. With the potential inclusion of exclusive catering rights for evening events and the operation of a new café, businesses equipped to deliver upscale services for corporate and high-net-worth clients would be well-positioned to engage with this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leighton House Catering Contract - Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

Leighton House is available for hire in the evenings every day except on Sundays. The house can be hired for dinners, drinks receptions, concerts and meetings. Catered events are always dinners and receptions. We are in the process of reviewing how this service is set up and services this venue. We would like to hear from potentially interested suppliers to gain their input and insight into the structure of this service Additional information: The creation of a cafe in the new building gives us the opportunity to explore a new model with a catering partner. We are interested in discussing how a caterer might run the cafe whilst taking on the exclusive rights to cater all evening hire events. It is important that any prospective caterer have experience in running a high quality cafe, preferably in a visitor attraction, ideally in an arts or heritage environment, whilst also having experience of running high end events for both corporate clients and high net worth individuals. To receive more details, and arrange a meeting to discuss, share input please contact Commercialteam@rbkc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28cd92c-9503-469b-860a-cda8f88a66a8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
Sam Butler
Contact Email
commercialteam@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENSINGTON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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