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title: "Catering Contract for MFM 2025"
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# Catering Contract for MFM 2025

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14b54457-d8b0-4e3d-8c8c-488c72c47fd3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure catering services under the title "Catering Contract for MFM 2025." This tender falls within the industry category of Canteen Management Services and will require the provision of full catering services, including cooking and food service, for Service Personnel and Support staff during the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a procurement method identified as an open procedure, and key dates include a publication date of 4 October 2024, a tender period ending on 1 November 2024, and a contract period running from 15 November 2024 to 1 April 2028. The location for service delivery is in the South East region, specifically at postal code PO2 8BY, England, United Kingdom, and the estimated contract value is £90,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in catering and food service management to secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the suitability criteria favouring such organisations. The open procedure allows for transparent and fair competition, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings or establish a significant partnership within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in logistics, large-scale event catering, and those capable of providing high-quality service under strict deadlines and standards would thrive in this contract.

## Notice

The RMBS require the provision of a full catering service, (including cooking and service of food), for Service Personnel and Support staff during the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall for 2025 (and, if required, the following years up to 2028).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d84c4ef-5ebf-44fd-8ec8-43a67ff9070e |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55512000 - Canteen management services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d84c4ef-5ebf-44fd-8ec8-43a67ff9070e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d84c4ef-5ebf-44fd-8ec8-43a67ff9070e
  4th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1e1207f-69bc-4246-ac93-0f57abe0e184
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a20954a6-a0a9-4536-b291-781d10e80088
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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