--- title: "The Provision of Lancaster House Event Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25134ea5-3289-458e-b220-9e20e4e4b170" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25134ea5-3289-458e-b220-9e20e4e4b170" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25134ea5-3289-458e-b220-9e20e4e4b170.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25134ea5-3289-458e-b220-9e20e4e4b170.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2024-03-11" --- # The Provision of Lancaster House Event Catering Services Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25134ea5-3289-458e-b220-9e20e4e4b170 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25134ea5-3289-458e-b220-9e20e4e4b170) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25134ea5-3289-458e-b220-9e20e4e4b170.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a tender titled "The Provision of Lancaster House Event Catering Services" for catering services at Lancaster House, a prestigious and historical venue in central London hosting various government and commercial events. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender deadline of April 8, 2024. The contract period is set to start on July 5, 2024, and end on July 2, 2027. The industry category for this procurement is catering services, and the total contract value is GBP 1,000,000. This tender presents an opportunity for catering businesses specialising in modern British cuisine to provide services for events at Lancaster House. The procurement method is an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses catering to government hospitality and commercial events, with experience in high-quality service and sustainability practices, would be suitable contenders for this contract. ## Notice Constructed in the early 19th century and situated close to Buckingham Palace, the house is a Grade I listed building rich with history including its architecture, artworks and legacy. Since WWII Lancaster House has been host to diplomatic events such as G7 and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Now, alongside ministerial and major government events, Lancaster House also hosts commercial events for private clients, which include conferences, receptions and dinners. The Delivery Teams at Lancaster House are responsible for managing all such events, which may be categorised in the following way: o Government Hospitality refers to the delivery of events for the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) and other government departments, hosting foreign ministers, international committees, and guests of government for lunches, dinners, receptions, and conferences to the highest standards of hospitality and service. o Commercial Events at Lancaster House generate income for the FCDO through venue hire and event management services. The clientele includes businesses hosting corporate events to private hire clients, raising the profile of Lancaster House as a prestigious and historical venue in central London. Events vary, ranging from intimate dinners to receptions for up to 900 guests across the ground floor and first floor of the house and garden, engaging multiple suppliers. The FCDO is seeking to appoint 10 suppliers to an accredited list to provide catering services to Lancaster House's Government Hospitality and Commercial events. The majority of events will require modern British cuisine with all aspects such as produce, menu, presentation and service reflecting the high quality expected at Lancaster House and the FCDO's sustainability policies. These is also a requirement for a variety of cuisines to suit the needs of the FCDO's client base. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b926086b-753e-4349-be59-b3d1927ed058 | | 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 | 11 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 55521000 - Catering services for private households - 75211100 - Diplomatic services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b926086b-753e-4349-be59-b3d1927ed058 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b926086b-753e-4349-be59-b3d1927ed058 11th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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