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title: "FWK1106-Catering Agency Staff - AWARD"
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# FWK1106-Catering Agency Staff - AWARD

Buyer: PARLIAMENT UK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d2b706e-78eb-42c5-a264-3ecba37a5b2d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FWK1106-Catering Agency Staff - AWARD" is being conducted by Parliament UK, located in Westminster, London. This contracting opportunity falls under the catering services industry category, with an anticipated value of £2,500,000 over a contract period set to commence on the 14th of September 2017 and conclude on the 13th of September 2021. The Authority aims to appoint between three to five suppliers for two distinct lots: Front of House and Back of House services, under an open procurement method. Note that all submissions must have been completed by the 13th of June 2017, prior to the award date of the 8th of September 2017.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and catering service providers looking to expand their business within government contracts. Companies that specialise in delivering staff for catering functions, whether for events or day-to-day operations, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With an estimated annual spend reduction over time due to changes in working practices, participants in this tender could leverage their expertise in workforce flexibility and quality service provision to capture a portion of the expected market. This is an excellent chance for suppliers to engage with a prestigious client while enhancing their portfolio.

## Notice

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the Authority), requires a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 suppliers who can provide Catering Agency Staff to both Houses. The requirements will be split into 2 separate lots, covering the following areas: Lot 1 - Front of House Lot 2 - Back of House The Authority intends to appoint a maximum of 5 contractors per lot for this agreement. The approximate annual spend is estimated to be between PS400,000 and PS600,000. This spend is expected to decrease over the course of the contract due to a shift in working practices with regards to Agency Staff. The framework agreement will be for the period of three years plus one year extension. The contract start date is expected to be Monday 10 July 2017. Each of the successful Contractors shall agree to provide the Services under the terms of the Framework Agreement. Individual requirements will be placed following pricing competition between all members of the Framework Agreement who have the capacity to provide suitably cleared and qualified staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20eb7a5-00f4-4652-b4ea-fb2e8101174c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2017 - 13 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENT UK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ADMIRAL CATERING RECRUITMENT; ANGEL HUMAN RESOURCES; BRIGHTSPARKS RECRUITMENT; CATAPULT VENTURES; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; TEAM SUPPORT STAFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2017 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20eb7a5-00f4-4652-b4ea-fb2e8101174c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20eb7a5-00f4-4652-b4ea-fb2e8101174c
  29th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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