Award

Museum + Cultural Centre Contractor Catering

COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 09:42

TenderUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 10:16

Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Museum + Cultural Centre Contractor Catering" contract was undertaken by the Council of the Isles of Scilly. It is classified under the catering services industry category (CPV 55520000) and is located in the region of UKK30, United Kingdom. The process used an open procurement method suitable for below-threshold competitions, focusing on service provision for the Museum and Cultural Centre building project. Initially active from May 2025, the contract has a planned end in March 2026, with an optional extension if required. The tender was awarded on 29th April 2025 to ROCKSTAR (SCILLY) Limited with a contract value of £226,800, following a single bid submission.

This catering tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in providing meals to construction sites or similar environments. The contract emphasised a competitive price to quality ratio, allowing businesses with experience in catering for construction workers to showcase their ability with tailored menu options and flexible service approaches. It is especially suited for companies located in the UKK30 region or those that can effectively serve the Isles of Scilly. This competitive process opens pathways for growth by providing a stable revenue stream over the contract period, with potential extensions enhancing long-term business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Museum + Cultural Centre Contractor Catering

Notice Description

Supply of packed lunches and cooked evening meals to contractors working on the Museum and Cultural Centre building program.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be extended if construction work is not complete.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031447-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£226,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUGH TOWN
Postcode
TR21 0LW
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKSTAR (SCILLY

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