Tender

Catering Services Framework Agreement

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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05 May 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Digital Catapult is currently seeking catering services through a tender for its Catering Services Framework Agreement. Located at 101 Euston Road, London, this procurement falls under the catering services industry category (CPV Code: 55520000). The tender is at the open procurement stage, with a submission deadline for proposals set on 26th May 2020. The initial contract is set to begin on 22nd June 2020 and will last for one year, with potential extensions of up to six months each, for a total estimated value of £180,000.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for catering businesses capable of delivering quality food service at various events ranging from small bespoke dinners to large receptions for up to 250 guests. Ideal candidates are those with experience in offsite catering and the ability to prepare and deliver ready-to-serve meals, particularly cold cuisine suitable for the unique requirements of Digital Catapult’s open plan event space. Bidders are encouraged to apply for either or both of the two available lots, maximising their chances of collaboration with Digital Catapult.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is seeking catering partner/s to supply a range of fresh, healthy and beautifully presented buffet style breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, as well as canapes for evening receptions and bespoke dinners across all its events. It is important to note that catering services will be required when the events take place. The catering partner is not expected to provide drinks unless in exceptional circumstances. The Centre is a unique open plan space with great views across London, with no onsite cooking equipment and extremely limited food-preparation spaces, so successful caterers will work around these restrictions, preparing all or most catering entirely offsite, to be delivered ready to serve on arrival.Although this does not preclude hot food, the expectation is that most, if not all, food will be served cold. Food can be re-heated only and no cooking is allowed. Guest numbers for daytime events vary from 20-200; evening guests range from 20-200; bespoke dinners range from 10-20 people. In exceptional circumstances, the Centre hosts evening events for up to 250 people. Digital Catapult has undertaken an assessment of the ongoing requirements under this framework agreement and, in order to ensure supply high quality provisions, has deemed it to be suitable for division into two lots as follows: LOT 1 - Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea Provisions LOT 2 - Canapes for Evening Reception and Bespoke Dinners Bidders are therefore invited to submit a proposal for any one or both lots. It is anticipated that a maximum of two (2) catering suppliers will be appointed to each Lot of the Framework Agreement (and a supplier may be on one or more of the Lots). The initial Contract term shall be for a period of one (1) year with an option for Digital Catapult to extend for up to two (2) further periods of up to six (6) months each, at its discretion. Digital Catapult does not guarantee any volume or value of work from this Catering Services Framework Agreement. However, based on approximate historical spend, it is anticipated that the maximum total value (including any extensions) for this Framework may be in the region of 180,000 GBP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411dd560-6175-4d2f-8363-e25b18c6d1c4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2020 - 21 Jun 2022 1-2 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
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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