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title: "Catering Services Museum"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# Catering Services Museum

Buyer: ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-750d6c3f-44e7-4dfb-afe2-c9619232dee8

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by St Albans City & District for "Catering Services Museum" has reached the award stage. This concession contract, classified under "Canteen and catering services" (CPV 55500000), sought a qualified catering partner for the St Albans Museum + Gallery (SAMG) in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, below the threshold, and the tender was completed on 20 May 2025. The contract period runs from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030, with Cooks & Partners Ltd being awarded on 4 June 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the catering and hospitality industry, particularly those versed in managing café services and events in large venues. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in such procurement processes, as this one specifically supports SME participation. Businesses specialising in catering services with the capacity to operate in the South East of England could find similar future opportunities advantageous for expanding their portfolio and influence in the public sector catering domain.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified catering partner for cafe and events in St Albans Museum + Gallery (SAMG). This will be a concession contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8642a4e9-9839-4821-86ee-026f21804e7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | St Albans |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOKS & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8642a4e9-9839-4821-86ee-026f21804e7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8642a4e9-9839-4821-86ee-026f21804e7d
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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