Tender

British Library Catering Services (RFI)

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

04 May 2020 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently conducting a market consultation for Catering Services across its sites in St Pancras, London, and Boston Spa, West Yorkshire. This process, identified as a tender initiative, aims to gather information from potential vendors to inform a future procurement route. The consultation is active, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd May 2020. The related contract period is expected to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2025. The procurement falls under the category of canteen and catering services.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality services, particularly those capable of catering to large-scale operations at institutional venues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, as the British Library encourages participation from diverse suppliers, ensuring that the procurement process is well-informed and reflects various market capabilities. Engaging in this consultation may provide a strategic advantage for businesses aiming to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Library Catering Services (RFI)

Notice Description

The British Library is inviting potential vendors or service providers to provide information to assist with the procurement, implementation and on-going provision of Catering Services at the Library's sites at St Pancras in London, and Boston Spa West Yorkshire. **When submitting information, all respondents should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity, but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b47e1cb-4331-49c4-ac1e-00e72ff9e6c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
4 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 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
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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