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BT251 - WCC Staff Awards catering

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Westminster City Council aimed to secure catering services for the WCC Staff Awards event. This procurement, titled "BT251 - WCC Staff Awards catering," falls under the services category, specifically catering services, as per the CPV code 55520000. The procurement stage has been completed, with the related contract awarded to Richmond Caterers Limited on 14th July 2025. This limited competition process was conducted below the threshold, and the contract is scheduled to be active from 14th July 2025 until 12th September 2025, with a possibility of renewal for up to two additional years at the council's discretion. The procurement took place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the catering industry, seeking to establish or expand their services within the public sector. Richmond Caterers Limited, being an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses of similar scale with expertise in catering can compete in such opportunities. The potential renewal of the contract provides further growth prospects, allowing successful suppliers the possibility of extended engagement with Westminster City Council. Businesses looking to engage in similar procurements should focus on demonstrating specialised service capabilities and maintaining competitive offerings in limited competition environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT251 - WCC Staff Awards catering

Notice Description

This contract is to provide catering services for WCC Staff Awards event

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05601a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040429-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHMOND CATERERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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