Tender

614-2023 PQQ for the provision of Catering Services to the Commonwealth Secretariat

COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT

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03 Aug 2023 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 14:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking providers for Catering Services at Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) responses by 12:00 noon BST on 21st August 2023.

This opportunity for catering services presents a chance for businesses interested in catering contracts to engage with the Commonwealth Secretariat. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in catering services are well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

614-2023 PQQ for the provision of Catering Services to the Commonwealth Secretariat

Notice Description

The Secretariat wishes to establish a multi-Provider, 2-Lots Framework Agreement for the provision of General Meetings & Events Catering Services to the Secretariat. The Secretariat can hold a combination of events, with varying numbers of covers. On average, we expect there to be a combination of 200 events each year (135 basic working meetings, 40 medium events, 5 large high-profile events). The intention is to set up a zero-value framework agreement. Approximate Estimated expenditure PS80,000 to PS100,000 per annum Framework Agreement Length: Maximum period of 4 years Location : Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX Additional information: To participate in the tender process, interested parties ('Bidders') must complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ('PQQ') which can be downloaded by registering on our e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home The PQQ responses must be returned via the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-procurement portal by 12:00 noon BST on 21st August 2023. Any questions pertaining to this procurement or PQQ document must be submitted via our e-tendering portal. Note: The supplier guidance document to registering on the e-procurement portal is available on the Commonwealth Secretariat's tendering site - https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles - and accessible to all pre-registration. If you encounter any issues when registering on the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-tendering portal, please contact Customer Support at: email: Support@in-tend.co.uk /please cc: procurement@commonwealth.int The deadline for clarification questions (regarding this procurement or the PQQ document) to be submitted by bidders to the Secretariat on our e-tendering portal is 5 pm BST on 7th August 2023. The Secretariat will publish answers to clarification questions received, on our e-tendering portal. The deadline for PQQ responses submission is 12:00 noon BST on 21st August 2023. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d32141-a2b4-4601-8a12-aa63e5a975bc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55521000 - Catering services for private households

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT
Contact Name
Marina Pereira
Contact Email
m.pereira@commonwealth.int
Contact Phone
+442077476204

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5HX
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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