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03 Jul 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), a central government public authority based in Coventry, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "SIAL Paris 2026 Chef Catering Services." This contract focuses on providing high-quality catering services at the SIAL Paris exhibition, a significant event held in France. The tender, initiated under a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold value, reached the award stage on 3rd July 2026. The contract was signed on 24th June 2026 and runs from 29th June to 31st October 2026. This engagement is classified under the 'services' category and includes the delivery of catering services that highlight British beef, lamb, and pork.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in large-scale, professional catering services, especially those that can manage complex operations involving high-volume, quality food preparation and service delivery. Given the event's international significance and the requirement for promoting British meat products, businesses with experience in international exhibitions or those offering culinary excellence in fusion menus would be well-suited to this opportunity. Companies equipped to manage full kitchen operations and capable of scaling their services efficiently in coordination with event teams can greatly benefit from participation in such high-visibility projects. This contract, which engages a large supplier, like Monsieur Arnaud Antoni based in France, highlights the importance of having both local knowledge and operational flexibility.

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Notice Title

SIAL Paris 2026 Chef catering services

Notice Description

AHDB requires a supplier to deliver a high-volume, professional catering operation at SIAL Paris 2026, supporting 18 coexhibitors and a central hospitality area. The service must showcase the quality of British beef, lamb, and pork through approximately 2,500-2,650 high-quality sample servings, delivered via two alternating fusion-style menus. The supplier will be responsible for full kitchen operations, including pre-event preparation, on-site cooking, staffing, and service delivery, alongside bar and barista services for visitors. They must provide all non-meat ingredients, equipment, tableware, and staffing, while managing food safety, storage, and service flow. The operation must ensure efficient, professional delivery across the exhibition, with daily reporting, strong coordination with the stand team, and the flexibility to scale volumes as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c33d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062706-2026
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
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
£41,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONSIEUR ARNAUD ANTONI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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