---
title: "Northampton Borough Council - Bar & Catering Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-09"
---

# Northampton Borough Council - Bar & Catering Services Framework

Buyer: NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b.json)

## Summary

The Northampton Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the Bar & Catering Services Framework, which encompasses a total of eight distinct service lots. This framework falls under the services category, particularly focusing on food, beverages, and related products. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 3rd September 2019. The contract term is set to run from 20th November 2019 to 19th November 2022, with services required primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in catering and event services to expand their market share. Companies that specialise in various aspects of catering, such as bar services, event catering, or providing unique cuisine options are particularly well-suited to compete for the available lots. Engaging with this tender can lead to long-term contracts with the council, enhancing the business's visibility and profitability within the public sector.

## Notice

Northampton Borough Council (NBC) (The "Authority") invited Tenders for the supply of services in respect of a Bar & Catering Services Framework, which is divided into 8 Lots: Lot 1 - Bar Lot 2 - NMAG Cafe Lot 3 - Large Events and Civic Functions Lot 4 - Sandwiches, Afternoon Tea and Buffets for Small Events Lot 5 - Business Breakfasts and Corporate Lunches Lot 6 - Wedding Breakfasts for Small Events Lot 7 - Specialist / International Cuisine Lot 8 - Christmas Parties Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal (www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk) to formally register your interest in the opportunity and to access the documentation or follow the link below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b57f3138-04b0-4caa-b94a-8ebc6e406f3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2019 - 19 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1DE |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE EVENT SERVICES; GUSTO CATERING; IMPRESSIONS CATERERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 21:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b57f3138-04b0-4caa-b94a-8ebc6e406f3e
- 5 Aug 2019 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/308bb011-8cef-4beb-b201-eaf4388cb1d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b57f3138-04b0-4caa-b94a-8ebc6e406f3e
  9th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/308bb011-8cef-4beb-b201-eaf4388cb1d8
  5th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92be3011-0598-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ab8a5da-3b48-4c94-9e68-dabe95336d2b.json.