Award

Catering for Tea Service for 2024/25 at Downham House

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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27 May 2025 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council, acting as the buying organisation, awarded a contract for the provision of catering services for the tea service at Downham House for the period of 2024/25. The procurement process involved a direct method below the threshold, without competition, resulting in an award to CATERED LIMITED. This contract falls under the services category and is relevant to the catering industry, specifically classified under CPV 55520000. The contract commenced on 1st May 2024 and will conclude on 30th April 2025, with the signing date documented as 27th April 2024 and a gross contract value of £30,864.96. The procurement stage is complete as of 27th May 2025, with the location for service delivery being Plymouth, UK (region UKK41).

This tender presents a growth opportunity for catering businesses specialising in providing comprehensive tea service solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the catering services industry, especially those in or around the Plymouth area, would find this contract particularly suitable due to its specific nature and location. The direct method of procurement used here favours businesses that have existing relationships or prior experience working with public authorities, such as sub-central government agencies, further enabling them to expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships. Additionally, the straightforward procurement approach and the guaranteed timeframe provide a reliable source of revenue and business stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering for Tea Service for 2024/25 at Downham House

Notice Description

Provision of Catering for Tea Service for 2024/25 at Downham House

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05273a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027818-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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