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title: "National Portrait Gallery - Visitor Catering Services (RFI)"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMPANY"
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# National Portrait Gallery - Visitor Catering Services (RFI)

Buyer: NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05aaa679-3227-4cf9-9fdb-51831d48bd1b

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## Summary

The National Portrait Gallery Company is currently engaged in a procurement process for Visitor Catering Services, through a Request for Information (RFI) as part of market consultation efforts. This initiative aims to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy ahead of the gallery's reopening in 2023 following a major refurbishment. The active procurement process employs an open method, with the tender period closing on 20 January 2021. This opportunity is categorized under catering services and is located in London, England. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and complete a questionnaire via the Delta portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in visitor services and hospitality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to compete, given the emphasis on their suitability. Successful bidders could establish long-term relationships with a prestigious institution while benefiting from a contract that runs from April 2022 to April 2026, thereby enhancing their visibility and customer base within a cultural environment.

## Notice

The National Portrait Gallery is inviting service providers to provide information to assist with the development of its procurement strategy for the provision of visitor catering services at the National Portrait Gallery when it re opens in 2023 after a major refurbishment project. When submitting information all respondents should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed. Interested Parties are asked to register their interest via the Delta portal as detailed in additional information section and complete the questionnaire. The Gallery may at its sole discretion enter into further discussions with relevant respondents. Information provided will be used to inform the Gallery's approach to the procurement of its catering contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0d4500-4450-41dc-a133-473e720466ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMPANY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2H 0HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0d4500-4450-41dc-a133-473e720466ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0d4500-4450-41dc-a133-473e720466ae
  23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Catering-services./9463325DHU
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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