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City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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09 Jan 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework" was managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This award stage process involved establishing a framework for approved caterers to provide services at the Guildhall, with catering services falling under the CPV classification of 55520000. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract was procured using an open procedure above threshold, ensuring broad access for potential suppliers. The tender period concluded on 11th February 2025, with the contract period set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. With a total value estimated at £950,000, this opportunity highlights the significant investment in catering services for both internal and external events at the Guildhall.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in catering. The procurement method prioritised open competition, which is advantageous for SMEs looking to enter or expand in the catering services sector. The framework includes various suppliers, such as Alison Price & Company LTD and Blue Strawberry Group Ltd, among others, indicating a diverse and competitive environment ideal for SMEs. Companies with a strong track record in hospitality and events management stand to benefit considerably by participating in such frameworks, potentially leading to increased market visibility and business expansion.

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Notice Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

Notice Description

Contract award for the framework of approved caters that will provide catering services for internal and external clients hiring events spaces at the Guildhall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7164453d-b6f1-4c6f-a97f-4070b91e16f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e34d91-9ffb-431d-a6be-c7f576fe096a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 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
14
Supplier Names

ALISON PRICE

BLUE STRAWBERRY GROUP

BY WORD OF MOUTH

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES TRADING AS ROCKET FOOD

DINNER LADIES

DISH CATERING

GIVE US THIS DAY TRADING AS LETTICE EVENTS

MOVING VENUE CATERERS

SEARCYS EVENTS

SEASONED EVENTS

SOCIAL PANTRY

THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON EVENTS

THE CLINK CHARITY T/A CLINK EVENTS

TONY PAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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