Planning

Catering Concession Contract

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Planning

11 Oct 2021 at 07:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is currently in the planning stage for a Catering Concession Contract located in Kew, TW9 4DU. The procurement process is initiated with an engagement notice published on October 11, 2021, inviting expressions of interest. Interested parties must register their interest by email by midday on October 29, 2021. The contract is expected to commence in April 2022, lasting for an initial period of three years with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and aims to provide catering services for both public visitors and staff at no cost to the organisation.

This opportunity presents a valuable prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly local suppliers, looking to expand their business within the catering industry. With a current turnover of approximately £5,000 per week from its existing catering operations, suitable bidders may benefit from engaging with The National Archives to establish a potentially lucrative partnership. The forthcoming Invitation to Tender, anticipated for release at the end of November, will allow competitors the chance to pitch their services following site visits arranged for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Concession Contract

Notice Description

The National Archives welcomes expressions of interest in a proposed catering concession contract, to be delivered at its site in Kew TW9 4DU. We envisage this contract commencing in April 2022, for an initial period of three years with two one-year extension options. The contract must be delivered to The National Archives at NIL cost. This is a small to medium scale contract, with the current catering solution - which caters to both public and staff - generating a turnover of circa PS5,000 per week. As such, we believe this opportunity is particularly suitable for local suppliers. If this is an opportunity that is of interest to you, please register your interest by emailing procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk by midday on Friday, October 29th. We envisage publishing the Invitation to Tender at the end of November, preceded by site visits for interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbb7bb3-0828-4913-ade9-ef7cf1932794
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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