Award

Catering support at Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Course West, Cardiff UK7

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 10:30

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 10:38

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for catering services at the Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Course West in Cardiff. The process, initiated via an open procedure, concluded its award stage with Mountain Tops Limited t/a Cresta Caterers, based in Aberdare, appointed as the supplier. The contract was signed on 18th June 2025, and it commenced on 9th July 2025, with an end date set for 1st April 2026. Located within the industry category of catering services, this procurement falls under central government activities and is valued at £759,936 gross. The contract allows for renewal, providing the possibility of extending the service by up to three additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in catering services, particularly those with large-scale operational capabilities like Mountain Tops Limited. Companies involved in catering and hospitality can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and enhance their credibility within the industry. The procurement method of open procedure encourages various suppliers to participate, granting diverse businesses the chance to bid and potentially secure a governmental contract, thus aiding in strategic business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Catering support at Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Course West, Cardiff UK7

Notice Description

Provision of Catering support at Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Course West, Cardiff UK7

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 3 Optional years, replicating the first core year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038521-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£633,280 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£633,280 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£633,280 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£633,280 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
george.attwell100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOUNTAIN TOPS LIMITED T/A CRESTA CATERERS

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