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title: "OPS9684 British Library Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5be9a01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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published: "2016-11-18"
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# OPS9684 British Library Catering Services

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5be9a01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The British Library is currently seeking suppliers for the development and delivery of its catering and hospitality services across two locations: St Pancras, London, and Boston Spa, West Yorkshire. This tender, titled "OPS9684 British Library Catering Services," involves a concession contract divided into four lots, encompassing a variety of catering options. The tender period is set to conclude on 7th April 2016, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st October 2016 and to run until 30th September 2021. The procurement process follows a light touch procedure, initiated by an EU Notice for competition.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality services, particularly those that can handle diverse customer needs across multiple venues. Companies with experience in managing concession contracts and providing high-quality catering solutions would be ideally suited to compete. The structured lots allow for both focused and comprehensive bids, catering to a range of service preferences and size capabilities, which could lead to significant growth and visibility for successful bidders.

## Notice

The British Library are seeking suppliers for the development and delivery of the Library's catering & hospitality services at St Pancras London, and Boston Spa West Yorkshire. The contract has been split into four lots as set out below. LOT 1 - St Pancras all catering and hospitality (excluding The Last Word) LOT 2 - Boston Spa all catering and hospitality LOT 3 - The Last Word (only) The outside cafe located on the piazza at St Pancras LOT 4 - Combined all catering and hospitality under LOTS 1, 2 ***Please note this is a concession contract with a smaller element of cost plus services. The Library is following a light touch procurement procedure, commencing with an EU Notice call for competition. This is for advertising purposes only, please note this is not a formal process following EU Procurement Regulations***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850763fa-d306-4a65-9260-ee7b6d66c74b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | WETHERBY |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS23 7BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Wetherby |
| Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850763fa-d306-4a65-9260-ee7b6d66c74b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850763fa-d306-4a65-9260-ee7b6d66c74b
  25th February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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