Award

Tower Bridge Events Management Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2024 at 11:04

Tender

12 May 2023 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has recently awarded a contract for Tower Bridge Events Management Services. The contract falls under the "Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions" category. The procurement stage has concluded, with "Social Pantry Ltd" being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £6,600,000 GBP, was signed on January 25, 2024. The events management services will take place at Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 2UP. The procurement method used was an Open procedure.

This tender for Tower Bridge Events Management Services presents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in catering and event management services. Businesses capable of providing high-quality event experiences while focusing on sustainability and social impact would be well-suited to compete. As the contract spans 6 years, it offers a long-term revenue stream for the successful supplier. Interested parties can contact the City of London Corporation for more details on the award and potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Tower Bridge Events Management Services

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invited Tenders for the provision of the Tower Bridge Events Management Services contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tower Bridge required a single Events Management Contractor to be responsible for all areas of the events business (sales, marketing, bookings, event operations, security (overseen by the Bridge's operational 24hr security provision), catering, and client aftercare. The awarded supplier will be expected to provide a high quality and well-regarded events experience for all clients. Longer term, Tower Bridge should be known as one of the most sustainable and socially impactful events venues in London, while still being profitable and receiving excellent client feedback. The duration of the contract is 3 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend by a further 3 years, therefore the total contract term is 6 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c840
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005929-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076063030

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL PANTRY

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