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title: "On Site Catering Concession Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8be5c588-708b-4cff-a980-21968e0e727b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2018-10-10"
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# On Site Catering Concession Contract

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8be5c588-708b-4cff-a980-21968e0e727b

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## Summary

The procurement process for an On-Site Catering Concession Contract at The National Archives (TNA) in Kew, South West London, has reached the award stage. This five-year contract, valued at £3.5 million, is focused on providing restaurant and food-serving services. The contract period commenced on 8th October 2018 and runs until 7th October 2023. The tender, which concluded on 6th August 2018, used a restricted non-OJEU procurement method, allowing selected suppliers to bid for this opportunity. The successful supplier is Graysons, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Chelmsford.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the catering and food services industry, particularly those capable of operating within the framework set by The National Archives. SMEs with experience in catering for public institutions, event management, and strong customer service skills would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. With an increased emphasis on local and sustainable food options, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and value for money may also find success in subsequent procurement processes.

## Notice

A 5 year Catering Concession Contract at the premises of The National Archives (TNA), in Kew, South West London, TW9 4DU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da168d5-e134-46fd-b464-a9f195e617d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted (non OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 7 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAYSONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da168d5-e134-46fd-b464-a9f195e617d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da168d5-e134-46fd-b464-a9f195e617d5
  10th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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