--- title: "National Portrait Gallery - Visitor Catering Services (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3fa4a2bc-bf05-4c5d-9e6c-a49900e1af57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3fa4a2bc-bf05-4c5d-9e6c-a49900e1af57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fa4a2bc-bf05-4c5d-9e6c-a49900e1af57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fa4a2bc-bf05-4c5d-9e6c-a49900e1af57.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY" published: "2020-12-23" --- # National Portrait Gallery - Visitor Catering Services (RFI) Buyer: NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fa4a2bc-bf05-4c5d-9e6c-a49900e1af57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3fa4a2bc-bf05-4c5d-9e6c-a49900e1af57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fa4a2bc-bf05-4c5d-9e6c-a49900e1af57.json) ## Summary The National Portrait Gallery in London has initiated a market consultation for Visitor Catering Services, with the aim of informing its procurement strategy ahead of the gallery's reopening in 2023 following extensive refurbishment. This procurement process is currently in the early stage, where interested service providers are invited to submit information until the tender period ends on 20 January 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, classified under CPV code 55520000 for catering services. This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services. Businesses experienced in providing visitor and event catering are well-suited to engage in this process. Since the Gallery may enter further discussions with respondents based on the information provided, this tender allows potential suppliers to influence the development of the catering contract, ensuring their services align with the Gallery's future needs. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VI.3 Instead of: 6A95NE8EZ6 Read: Please submit the questionnaire via the Delta Message centre 9463325DHU Other additional information: Prior Information Notice (PIN) - OJEU No 2020/S 247-615591 which was published with an incorrect link to the Gallery's E-Tendering Portal has been cancelled and a new PIN has been issued for publication on 18/12/20 with the correct link. The National Portrait Gallery is inviting service providers to provide information to assist with the development of its procurement strategy for the provision of visitor catering services at the National Portrait Gallery when it re opens in 2023 after a major refurbishment project. When submitting information all respondents should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed. Interested Parties are asked to register their interest via the Delta portal as detailed in additional information section and complete the questionnaire. The Gallery may at its sole discretion enter into further discussions with relevant respondents. Information provided will be used to inform the Gallery's approach to the procurement of its catering contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b0dd0a-e2de-4f52-af39-4e998c5db285 | | 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 | 23 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2H 0HE | | 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 - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2020 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b0dd0a-e2de-4f52-af39-4e998c5db285 - 18 Dec 2020 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b0dd0a-e2de-4f52-af39-4e998c5db285 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b0dd0a-e2de-4f52-af39-4e998c5db285 23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Catering-services./6A95NE8EZ6 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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