--- title: "614-2023 PQQ for the provision of Catering Services to the Commonwealth Secretariat" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT" published: "2023-08-03" --- # 614-2023 PQQ for the provision of Catering Services to the Commonwealth Secretariat Buyer: COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc.json) ## Summary The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking providers for Catering Services at Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) responses by 12:00 noon BST on 21st August 2023. This opportunity for catering services presents a chance for businesses interested in catering contracts to engage with the Commonwealth Secretariat. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in catering services are well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender process. ## Notice The Secretariat wishes to establish a multi-Provider, 2-Lots Framework Agreement for the provision of General Meetings & Events Catering Services to the Secretariat. The Secretariat can hold a combination of events, with varying numbers of covers. On average, we expect there to be a combination of 200 events each year (135 basic working meetings, 40 medium events, 5 large high-profile events). The intention is to set up a zero-value framework agreement. Approximate Estimated expenditure PS80,000 to PS100,000 per annum Framework Agreement Length: Maximum period of 4 years Location : Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX Additional information: To participate in the tender process, interested parties ('Bidders') must complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ('PQQ') which can be downloaded by registering on our e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home The PQQ responses must be returned via the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-procurement portal by 12:00 noon BST on 21st August 2023. Any questions pertaining to this procurement or PQQ document must be submitted via our e-tendering portal. Note: The supplier guidance document to registering on the e-procurement portal is available on the Commonwealth Secretariat's tendering site - https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles - and accessible to all pre-registration. If you encounter any issues when registering on the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-tendering portal, please contact Customer Support at: email: Support@in-tend.co.uk /please cc: procurement@commonwealth.int The deadline for clarification questions (regarding this procurement or the PQQ document) to be submitted by bidders to the Secretariat on our e-tendering portal is 5 pm BST on 7th August 2023. The Secretariat will publish answers to clarification questions received, on our e-tendering portal. The deadline for PQQ responses submission is 12:00 noon BST on 21st August 2023. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d32141-a2b4-4601-8a12-aa63e5a975bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2028 | | 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 | COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 5HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55521000 - Catering services for private households ## Release History - 3 Aug 2023 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d32141-a2b4-4601-8a12-aa63e5a975bc - 3 Aug 2023 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d32141-a2b4-4601-8a12-aa63e5a975bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d32141-a2b4-4601-8a12-aa63e5a975bc 3rd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home - https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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