Award

Day Visitor Catering and Venue Hire at Wakehurst

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

25 Feb 2021 at 16:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has recently awarded a contract for Day Visitor Catering and Venue Hire at Wakehurst, located in Sussex. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically catering services (CPV Code: 55520000). The contract, which commenced on 4th January 2019 and is set to run until 3rd January 2024, was awarded to Graysons Ltd following an open procurement method above threshold, with the award published on 25th February 2021. The procurement process has now reached the Award stage.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on catering and venue management services, particularly those with experience in operating fixed and mobile catering outlets. Companies specialising in event management, hospitality, and catering within the tourism sector would be well-positioned to explore partnerships or similar contracts in future tenders. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required—spanning multiple catering outlets and venue hire—there are avenues for nurturing business growth through collaboration with established suppliers like Graysons Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Visitor Catering and Venue Hire at Wakehurst

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has awarded a contract for the provision of Day Visitor Catering and Venue Hire at our site at Wakehurst in Sussex. The services are two separate but linked contracts. The Day Visitor Catering contract is being let by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Venue Hire contract is being let by Kew Enterprises Limited. The contracts are let to ONE supplier. The Day Visitor Catering contract comprises the operation of three fixed catering outlets, namely The Seed Cafe, The Stables Restaurant, The Redwood Coffee Shop and mobile catering within the grounds of Wakehurst. The Venue Hire contract comprises the sales and marketing of Venue Hire in the Wakehurst Venues to include the Mansion House, the Seed Bank Atrium and on the Croquet Lawn and the provision of catering services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7719817-a867-4667-9f9a-be8c2526cf4a
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2019 - 3 Jan 2024 Over 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 3AB
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAYSONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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