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title: "Prestigious Sites Catering Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
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# Prestigious Sites Catering Services

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c55a965-b731-40e1-b317-ad51fe2237fa

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for catering services at their prestigious sites, including Mansion House and the Central Criminal Court, to Social Pantry Ltd. This awarded contract, valued at £25,908,858, includes catering for civic events, commercial clients, charity functions, private dinners, and various court-related provisions. The contract begins on 1st September 2024 and lasts for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement was conducted through an FTS Open Tender process and concluded on 22nd February 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Services' with a specific focus on 'Catering Services' (CPV 55520000). The catering services will cover numerous high-profile events and daily operational needs, emphasising quality, compliance, and comprehensive service provision.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those capable of handling a diverse portfolio of high-profile and daily catering services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given their suitability mentioned in the tender specifications. The awarded contract ensures long-term collaboration and potential revenue through service extension options, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the catering sector. Companies equipped with the capability to manage large-scale events, provide consistent service quality, and maintain high standards of food safety and health compliance would find this tender highly beneficial.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for a single Catering Contractor for the City of London Prestigious Sites. Included in the initial scope of the contract are Mansion House and the Central Criminal Court. The awarded supplier will provide: - Civic Events - catering services for annual set-piece events in each Mayoral year, alongside further State or VIP events as they arise. - Commercial Catering - catering services for external hire commercial clients, supporting the Mansion House income generation plans. - Charity & Livery Functions - catering services for these further external hire clients, also in support of the Mansion House income generation plans. - Private Domestic - a 'food only' provision for smaller dinners (up to twenty covers) within the Lord Mayor's apartment - Shrieval and Judges Lunches - Catering services for evening and weekend events on request - Breakfast and Lunch provisions for Barristers in Barristers Mess - Jurors' lunches and ad-hoc grab and go catering provision. - Catering options in the form of a "Convenience Hub" vending service for 2nd floor - Kitchen Maintenance ensuring all Food Safety and Health and Safety compliance is met. - Staffing of the Jurors', Barrister's Mess & Judges Dining Room when required - Appropriate till system - All sundries to include cutlery, crockery, white linen, staff uniforms - Kitchen Maintenance The duration of the contract is five (5) years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to two (2) years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore seven (7) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d092098-1d5a-488a-bfcd-e1e1f0231866 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - FTS Open Tender |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,908,858 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,908,858 |
| 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | C2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL PANTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 17:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d092098-1d5a-488a-bfcd-e1e1f0231866
- 23 Jan 2024 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34132444-0832-46c9-8302-49745c098ed6
- 30 Nov 2023 at 17:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1e0538-c81f-4903-ae58-811f869d3d56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d092098-1d5a-488a-bfcd-e1e1f0231866
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34132444-0832-46c9-8302-49745c098ed6
  23rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1e0538-c81f-4903-ae58-811f869d3d56
  30th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035267-2023?
  Estimated contract value and summary of requirements
- https://www.capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml
  Link to the FTS Prior Information notice
- http://www.capitalesourcing.com
  CapitalESourcing Registration Link
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002177-2024?
  FTS notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002177-2024
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035267-2023

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