This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2024 at 11:46

Tender

13 Jun 2024 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded contracts under the "WNC Bar and Catering Framework" to various suppliers. The procurement process, governed by the legal basis 32014L0024, aims to provide catering services for events at corporate buildings, primarily located at The Guildhall in Northampton, with potential extensions to The Forum in Towcester and County Hall in Northampton. The framework is divided into seven lots, covering services from bar/alcohol supply to catering for large and small events, business lunches, weddings, and ethnic cuisines. Key dates include the contract award on 6th November 2024 and the initial contract period spans over two years with a potential extension up to four years. The procurement method used was an open procedure under a framework agreement, ensuring transparent and competitive bidding.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities in the catering and events industry, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality food and beverage services. Companies with specialities in niche markets such as ethnic cuisine or large-scale event catering will find this framework particularly beneficial. Additionally, the framework's structured lots allow for businesses to bid for specific services aligning with their strengths, providing new market entry points and the potential for long-term contractual relationships with the council. Effective bidders should have a strong track record in catering services, comply with the detailed quality and price criteria set by the council, and be prepared to meet the demand for diverse catering needs across multiple event types.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WNC Bar and Catering Framework

Notice Description

The Council appoints a diverse group of Contractors to provide catering for events at corporate buildings by means of a framework contract. The Council are also seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to supply alcohol and bar service as per customer requirements. The Guildhall in Northampton will be the primary location for the service. However, as the business expands, there may be scope to provide the service to the Forum in Towcester and County Hall in Northampton.The new framework will be divided into 7 Lots:Lot 1: Bar/alcoholLot 2: Large events and Civic events Lot 3: Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events Lot 4: Business breakfasts and corporate lunches Lot 5: Wedding breakfasts for small events Lot 6: World foods/ethnic cuisine Lot 7: Christmas parties

Lot Information

Bar/alcohol

Bar/alcohol (only 1 supplier will be selected).

Large events and Civic events

Large events and Civic events -a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.

Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.

Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events

Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.

Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.

Business breakfasts and corporate lunches

Business breakfasts and corporate lunches - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.

Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.

Wedding breakfasts for small events

Wedding breakfasts for small events- a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.

Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.

Ethnic/World Foods

A minimum of 1 supplier to be selected to this lot.

Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.

Christmas parties

Christmas parties - 1 provider will be appointed to deliver the services required.

Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035897-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

24322500 - Alcohol

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55410000 - Bar management services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Edgar Catering Ltd t/a I Love Catering

Gusto Catering Limited

Supernote Limited trading as Sands Catering

The Northamptonshire Caterer Limited trading as Cibo

Unbuttoned LTD Trading as Portfolio Events

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