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title: "City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework"
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# City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7164453d-b6f1-4c6f-a97f-4070b91e16f0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework" was managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This award stage process involved establishing a framework for approved caterers to provide services at the Guildhall, with catering services falling under the CPV classification of 55520000. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract was procured using an open procedure above threshold, ensuring broad access for potential suppliers. The tender period concluded on 11th February 2025, with the contract period set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. With a total value estimated at £950,000, this opportunity highlights the significant investment in catering services for both internal and external events at the Guildhall.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in catering. The procurement method prioritised open competition, which is advantageous for SMEs looking to enter or expand in the catering services sector. The framework includes various suppliers, such as Alison Price & Company LTD and Blue Strawberry Group Ltd, among others, indicating a diverse and competitive environment ideal for SMEs. Companies with a strong track record in hospitality and events management stand to benefit considerably by participating in such frameworks, potentially leading to increased market visibility and business expansion.

## Notice

Contract award for the framework of approved caters that will provide catering services for internal and external clients hiring events spaces at the Guildhall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e34d91-9ffb-431d-a6be-c7f576fe096a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £950,000 |
| 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 | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ALISON PRICE; BLUE STRAWBERRY GROUP; BY WORD OF MOUTH; COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES TRADING AS ROCKET FOOD; DINNER LADIES; DISH CATERING; GIVE US THIS DAY TRADING AS LETTICE EVENTS; MOVING VENUE CATERERS; SEARCYS EVENTS; SEASONED EVENTS; SOCIAL PANTRY; THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON EVENTS; THE CLINK CHARITY T/A CLINK EVENTS; TONY PAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e34d91-9ffb-431d-a6be-c7f576fe096a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e34d91-9ffb-431d-a6be-c7f576fe096a
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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