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title: "EOI-614-2023 -For provision of Catering Services to the Secretariat"
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buyer: "COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT"
published: "2023-07-31"
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# EOI-614-2023 -For provision of Catering Services to the Secretariat

Buyer: COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17511e92-2c87-424c-ad22-220107b3fd02

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## Summary

The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking catering services providers for a Multi-Provider, 2-Lots Framework Agreement at Marlborough House, London SW1Y 5HX. The estimated annual expenditure ranges between £80,000 to £100,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 7th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for catering businesses to compete for supplying services to the Commonwealth Secretariat. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering industry, especially those offering catering services for private households, are well-suited to participate in this open procedure procurement process.

## Notice

The Secretariat wishes to establish a Multi-Provider, 2-Lots Framework Agreement for the provision of Catering Services to the Secretariat. The Secretariat can hold a combination of events, with varying numbers of covers. On average, we expect there to be a combination of 200 events each year (135 basic working meetings, 40 medium events, 5 large high-profile events). Location : Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX Approximate Estimated expenditure PS80,000 to PS100,000 per annum Additional information: If you would like to discuss this further, you could also contact us at procurement@commonwealth.int Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 5HX |
| 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

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55521000 - Catering services for private households

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216
- 31 Jul 2023 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216
- 22 Jun 2023 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216
- 22 Jun 2023 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216
- 12 Jun 2023 at 11:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216
- 12 Jun 2023 at 11:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216
- 18 May 2023 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1467f-2294-42d4-8c10-4b1a9c612216
  31st July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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