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RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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22 May 2025 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in Richmond, London, has completed the tender process for the RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering. This award, dated 22nd May 2025, is aimed at establishing a high-quality portfolio of catering suppliers for private events held by their External Affairs & Engagement team. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, seeking services under the catering category, and the contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029, with an estimated value of £700,000. Key locations connected to this contract are primarily within London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents lucrative prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in catering services. With high-profile events at the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, businesses can benefit from increased visibility and opportunities to expand their clientele base. Companies such as The Clink Events, Lettice Events, and Palette Ltd, which have already been awarded contracts, demonstrate the potential for small businesses to thrive in such prestigious opportunities, offering excellent service at competitive prices. As the demand for exceptional catering grows, this sector provides fertile ground for business expansion and long-term partnerships within the events industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender

Notice Description

The External Affairs & Engagement team is seeking to establish a small portfolio of high-quality catering suppliers capable of delivering exceptional service for high-profile events at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in west London. The requirement is to provide high-quality event catering at an affordable price in order to facilitate the growing popularity of private External Affairs and Engagement events. The team work with the Development & Strategic Events team (who sit in a separate Directorate) on the logistical planning of these events. The Development & Strategic Events team lead manages the relationship with catering suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be657784-abc7-4755-98c9-28eaf632132f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9414ec9e-16f6-42d3-aade-0865c392a3aa
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LETTICE EVENTS

PALETTE

THE CLINK EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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