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Catering Services Museum

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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15 Sep 2025 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by St Albans City & District for "Catering Services Museum" has reached the award stage. This concession contract, classified under "Canteen and catering services" (CPV 55500000), sought a qualified catering partner for the St Albans Museum + Gallery (SAMG) in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, below the threshold, and the tender was completed on 20 May 2025. The contract period runs from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030, with Cooks & Partners Ltd being awarded on 4 June 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the catering and hospitality industry, particularly those versed in managing café services and events in large venues. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in such procurement processes, as this one specifically supports SME participation. Businesses specialising in catering services with the capacity to operate in the South East of England could find similar future opportunities advantageous for expanding their portfolio and influence in the public sector catering domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services Museum

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified catering partner for cafe and events in St Albans Museum + Gallery (SAMG). This will be a concession contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-750d6c3f-44e7-4dfb-afe2-c9619232dee8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8642a4e9-9839-4821-86ee-026f21804e7d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cooks & Partners Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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