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title: "Overarching Catering Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50e41aa5-9553-43ba-a84a-1e22d3d84e7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2024-09-23"
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# Overarching Catering Agreement

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50e41aa5-9553-43ba-a84a-1e22d3d84e7d

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office has concluded a procurement process titled "Overarching Catering Agreement" aimed at securing catering services for other enterprises or institutions. The process, classified under CPV code 55523000, involves a limited competitive quotation under the below-threshold procurement method. The contract, awarded on 18th September 2024, runs from 23rd September 2024 to 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered in Wales, specifically in Newport, where the buying organisation is headquartered.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability for such businesses. "The Welshman's Lunch," a local SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for smaller companies to secure notable agreements within the industry. Businesses involved in catering services and looking to expand within institutional sectors would find such opportunities beneficial for growth and market penetration.

## Notice

Provision of overarching agreement with a local SME catering supplier, to provide the terms which will govern future orders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbffa0be-abfa-4633-8eb6-c239e5c1b802 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WELSHMAN'S LUNCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbffa0be-abfa-4633-8eb6-c239e5c1b802

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbffa0be-abfa-4633-8eb6-c239e5c1b802
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25fb9811-b2c4-4811-8b87-c09e276dee31
  W0703 Letter Agreement - Redacted

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