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title: "Provision of Catering Services at Hackney's Professional Development Centre"
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# Provision of Catering Services at Hackney's Professional Development Centre

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7344831c-f90d-4a38-9e72-bda3c3af928e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney is currently seeking bids for the provision of catering services at its Professional Development Centre, known as The Tomlinson Centre. This tender falls under the services category, specifically canteen and catering services, and is active with a deadline for submissions set for 16th February 2018. The contract is expected to commence in June 2018 and will extend for two years, with an additional option for two annual extensions thereafter. The procurement method used for this contract is selective, following a restricted procedure, with the service location situated within London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can offer high-quality event catering and cafeteria operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially if they have experience in providing catering for educational or professional events. Companies that are capable of delivering diverse catering solutions, like banqueting and varied meal options, will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth and enhancing their portfolio.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking to contract with an experienced supplier to provide high quality event catering and cafeteria service to The Tomlinson Centre, Hackney's professional development centre. This shall include beverages and refreshments, platter and cafeteria lunches and occasionally banqueting services. The Tomlinson Centre is a professional training and development centre belonging to Hackney Council which provides education and conferencing facilities across a range of disciplines. Its facilities are also rented to a wide range of organisations. It is under the management of Hackney Learning Trust, the Council's education department. The contract period shall be 2 years, commencing in June 2018, with the option for two annual extensions thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b898cdf-f08c-4665-91e4-b13089b174ce |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b898cdf-f08c-4665-91e4-b13089b174ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b898cdf-f08c-4665-91e4-b13089b174ce
  17th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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