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title: "Catering Services for a Dinner Hosted by HRH The Princess Royal"
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# Catering Services for a Dinner Hosted by HRH The Princess Royal

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-677e3a10-68b4-4253-81f2-4144d5b3b6c5

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency conducted a direct procurement process for catering services to support a dinner hosted by HRH The Princess Royal. This tender was classified under the catering services industry and took place in Southampton, England. The award was made on 2nd May 2018, with the contract commencing on 3rd May and concluding on 4th May 2018. The contract value totalled £12,002, with the tender period closing prior to the award date, specifically on 2nd May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in event catering. Given the nature of the event—an esteemed dinner hosted by royal attendance—businesses that can offer high-quality catering services and exceptional customer service would be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders typically possess the capacity to handle sophisticated catering needs, including menu planning, food preparation, and on-site service for distinguished events.

## Notice

The United Nations CEB is a meeting hosted by the United Nations Secretary General and attended by all the executive heads of the specialised UN organisations. It is held twice a year, one in New York and the other hosted in a different Member State by one of the UN specialised organisations. This year the International Maritime Organisation hosted the CEB in London. This is the first time the event was held in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9167b75e-43b5-49bb-81d3-532b730c8809 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2018 - 4 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,002 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,002 |
| 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 | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUSTARD CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2018 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9167b75e-43b5-49bb-81d3-532b730c8809

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9167b75e-43b5-49bb-81d3-532b730c8809
  13th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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