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title: "Leighton House Catering Contract - Early Market Engagement"
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# Leighton House Catering Contract - Early Market Engagement

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5065e6a8-d1e4-4f20-b1fa-4d0bbf9fff2a

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## Summary

The Leighton House Catering Contract is currently in the planning stage, managed by capitalEsourcing, located in Kensington, England. This early market engagement process commenced on 1st March 2021, with an engagement end date set for 26th March 2021. The procurement is focused on catering supplies within the hospitality industry, specifically for the venue providing hire services for events such as dinners and receptions in a culturally significant setting. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in shaping the service structure through discussion and input from potential caterers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality café services and event catering, particularly those with experience in arts or heritage environments. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project particularly accessible. With the potential inclusion of exclusive catering rights for evening events and the operation of a new café, businesses equipped to deliver upscale services for corporate and high-net-worth clients would be well-positioned to engage with this opportunity.

## Notice

Leighton House is available for hire in the evenings every day except on Sundays. The house can be hired for dinners, drinks receptions, concerts and meetings. Catered events are always dinners and receptions. We are in the process of reviewing how this service is set up and services this venue. We would like to hear from potentially interested suppliers to gain their input and insight into the structure of this service Additional information: The creation of a cafe in the new building gives us the opportunity to explore a new model with a catering partner. We are interested in discussing how a caterer might run the cafe whilst taking on the exclusive rights to cater all evening hire events. It is important that any prospective caterer have experience in running a high quality cafe, preferably in a visitor attraction, ideally in an arts or heritage environment, whilst also having experience of running high end events for both corporate clients and high net worth individuals. To receive more details, and arrange a meeting to discuss, share input please contact Commercialteam@rbkc.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28cd92c-9503-469b-860a-cda8f88a66a8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 12:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28cd92c-9503-469b-860a-cda8f88a66a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28cd92c-9503-469b-860a-cda8f88a66a8
  1st March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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