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RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

22 May 2025 at 15:05

Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, is seeking catering services for its high-profile events through the "RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender." This procurement process is classified under catering services (CPV code 55520000) and is managed as an open procedure. Initially, the tender was activated on 22nd November 2024 and was completed with contracts awarded on 7th January 2025. The process is overseen by the Environment protection division, reflecting the organisational commitment to offering exceptional event experiences. The tender process involves a thorough evaluation based on technical and commercial criteria to ensure high-quality and affordable catering solutions.

This tender opens significant avenues for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality catering services. With multiple suppliers already awarded contracts, including "The Clink Events," "Lettice Events," and "Palette Ltd," this creates a collaborative environment welcoming experienced caterers who can meet the rigorous standards expected at prestigious venues such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Businesses specialising in tailored and innovative catering experiences will find this procurement opportunity particularly suited to showcase their expertise and align with the continual emphasis on excellence and affordability.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender

Notice Description

The External Affairs & Engagement team is seeking to establish a small portfolio of high-quality catering suppliers capable of delivering exceptional service for high-profile events at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in west London. The requirement is to provide high-quality event catering at an affordable price in order to facilitate the growing popularity of private External Affairs and Engagement events. The team work with the Development & Strategic Events team (who sit in a separate Directorate) on the logistical planning of these events. The Development & Strategic Events team lead manages the relationship with catering suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The External Affairs & Engagement team is seeking to establish a small portfolio of high-quality catering suppliers capable of delivering exceptional service for high-profile events at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in west London. The requirement is to provide high-quality event catering at an affordable price in order to facilitate the growing popularity of private External Affairs and Engagement events. The team work with the Development & Strategic Events team (who sit in a separate Directorate) on the logistical planning of these events. The Development & Strategic Events team lead manages the relationship with catering suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025210-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+44 2083325000

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LETTICE EVENTS

PALETTE

THE CLINK EVENTS

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