Award

London Transport Museum Catering Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

24 Dec 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport for London (TfL) acting as the buying organisation, with a title focusing on the "London Transport Museum Catering Services." This tender is classified under the services industry category, specifically targeting catering services. Located in London, the procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 5th December 2025. The procurement method utilised is a direct award below the threshold without competition, ensuring continuity during LTM50 redevelopment works by mitigating operational and financial risks. The awarded contract is set to commence on 4th January 2026 and conclude on 3rd January 2028.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of operating within museum environments or similar cultural institutions. Given its direct award nature, businesses with existing relationships or understanding of TfL’s operational requirements have a competitive advantage. Companies like BENUGO LIMITED, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to leverage such contracts to solidify their presence in the public sector, offering potential growth opportunities through enhanced visibility and operational scale in the central government domain.

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Notice Title

London Transport Museum Catering Services

Notice Description

Direct Award below threshold for a two-year extension of catering services at London Transport Museum. Ensures continuity during LTM50 redevelopment works. Extension justified under PA23 for operational and financial risk mitigation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086067-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENUGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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