Tender

Provision of Founder's Day event catering at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited is inviting tenders for the provision of catering services for the prestigious Founder's Day event, held annually on the first Thursday of June in London (SW3 4SR). The contract involves providing food and bar services for approximately 2,500 invited guests, including VIPs and distinguished guests. The event will be held across the North Front and the South Terrace of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. This open procedure procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 17 March 2025, at 10:00 AM. The contract period will span from 1 June 2025 to 14 June 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the catering services industry, especially those that can offer comprehensive event support, including setup, staffing, delivery, cash control, and site maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. This contract can help grow your business by providing exposure at a high-profile event with esteemed attendees. Interested parties should contact Jonathan Clarke at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the tender documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Founder's Day event catering at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

Notice Description

Founder's Day is a prestigious day in the calendar of the Royal Hospital when 300 In-Pensioners parade before a member of the Royal family, Members of Parliament, VVIP and other distinguished guests. The Royal Hospital Chelsea requires catering support of food and bar services for approximately 2500 invited guests on Founder's Day; the main event takes place on the first Thursday of June each year. Locations for this service are the North Front (Governor's Marquee) and the South Terrace (food and bar outlets). There will also be a rehearsal of Founder's Day (Governors Review) which takes place two days prior to the main event, when post parade refreshments will be required in the North Front. The service requires the contractor to have complete responsibility in all areas, from supply through to setting up, staffing, delivery, cash control and maintaining / clearing the site throughout event days. Additional information: Please email jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to request the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-debbc333-9c6d-4b30-9872-cf3fb379672c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0356fca-9945-4801-991f-7898291dc737
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

55520000 - 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
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2027 2-3 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
ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4SR
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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