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title: "WNC Catering and Bar Framework - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# WNC Catering and Bar Framework - AWARD

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15585c15-acf5-4337-a256-d01e7fc498cc

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a framework contract for catering and bar services, titled "WNC Catering and Bar Framework - AWARD," under the industry category of catering services (CPV: 55520000). This procurement process has reached the Award stage, with key dates including a tender period that ended on 15th July 2024 and a contract period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2028. The primary location for these services will be the Guildhall in Northampton, with potential expansion to the Forum in Towcester and County Hall in Northampton. The contract is structured into seven lots covering various catering needs, from bar/alcohol to wedding breakfasts and world foods/ethnic cuisine. This open procedure is open to SMEs and has received an active status as of 7th November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for catering companies, particularly those specialised in providing bar services, event catering, corporate lunches, and diverse culinary options. The framework is well-suited for established catering businesses, especially SMEs, that can offer flexibility and cater to diverse event requirements. Participating businesses, such as Edgar Catering Ltd, Gusto Catering Limited, and The Northamptonshire Caterer trading as Cibo, have secured roles as suppliers under this awarded framework. By joining this framework, catering service providers can gain a stable revenue stream through long-term contracts and expand their market presence within the East Midlands region, particularly in Northamptonshire.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a diverse group of Contractors to provide catering for events at corporate buildings by means of a framework contract. The Council are also seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to supply alcohol and bar service as per customer requirements. The existing framework ends on 30/06/2024 and is being re-procured. The Guildhall in Northampton will be the primary location for the service. However, as the business expands, there may be scope to provide the service to the Forum in Towcester and County Hall in Northampton. The new framework will be divided into 7 Lots: Lot 1: Bar/alcohol Lot 2: Large events and Civic events Lot 3: Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events Lot 4: Business breakfasts and corporate lunches Lot 5: Wedding breakfasts for small events Lot 6: World foods/ethnic cuisine Lot 7: Christmas parties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e2d615-c66b-4f98-854c-8092a6f6d321 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EDGAR CATERING LTD T/A I LOVE CATERING; GUSTO CATERING; SUPERNOTE; THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CATERER TRADING AS CIBO; UNBUTTONED LTD TRADING AS PORTFOLIO EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e2d615-c66b-4f98-854c-8092a6f6d321

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e2d615-c66b-4f98-854c-8092a6f6d321
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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