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Catering for the LCR AI Summit

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

16 Oct 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority initiated a procurement process for catering services titled "Catering for the LCR AI Summit," classified under the services industry category. This procurement was to provide meals and refreshments at the ACC Liverpool for attendees, speakers, and the event team during the summit. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract awarded to SODEXO LIVE UK LIMITED. The contract, valued at £33,375, was signed on 10th October 2025 and is scheduled for execution on 23rd October 2025. The procurement method used was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, focusing on efficient service delivery within the UKD7 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in large-scale event catering. Businesses with expertise in managing events within the hospitality sector, particularly those with experience in timely and effective service delivery, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The selection of SODEXO LIVE UK LIMITED as the supplier highlights the importance of established experience and scale in securing such contracts. Companies interested in future tenders with similar requirements may benefit from demonstrating robust logistics and service excellence in large event settings.

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Notice Title

Catering for the LCR AI Summit

Notice Description

Catering for the LCR AI Summit providing meals and refreshments for attendees, speakers and event team for the LCR AI Summit being hosted at the ACC Liverpool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066028-2025
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
Large

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
£33,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SODEXO LIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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