--- title: "SADC - 2501142 - Catering Services Museum" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b02ce9d9-b2ff-44ac-aa8a-26288f7f1207" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b02ce9d9-b2ff-44ac-aa8a-26288f7f1207" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b02ce9d9-b2ff-44ac-aa8a-26288f7f1207.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b02ce9d9-b2ff-44ac-aa8a-26288f7f1207.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-17" --- # SADC - 2501142 - Catering Services Museum Buyer: ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b02ce9d9-b2ff-44ac-aa8a-26288f7f1207 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b02ce9d9-b2ff-44ac-aa8a-26288f7f1207) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b02ce9d9-b2ff-44ac-aa8a-26288f7f1207.json) ## Summary St Albans City and District Council is seeking a suitably experienced organisation to provide catering services at St Albans Museum & Gallery. This procurement, under the title "SADC - 2501142 - Catering Services Museum", falls within the canteen and catering services industry category (CPV 55500000) and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with deadlines set for Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire (SQ) submissions by 16:00 on 17 March 2025, and for Stage 2 - ITT Documents submissions by 16:00 on 5 May 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1 August 2025 and end on 31 July 2030. This is an open procedure procurement method, catering to the needs of SMEs and focusing on services. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in catering and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, considering the procurement suitability specifications. Successful bidders will have the chance to establish a long-term partnership with the St Albans City and District Council, providing services at a prominent local cultural venue. The rigorous two-stage selection process ensures that only well-qualified businesses will be shortlisted, potentially levelling the playing field and enhancing future business prospects for the winners. ## Notice St Albans City and District Council is looking to find a suitably experienced organisation to undertake a catering services contract at St Albans Museum & Gallery - 2501142. The deadline for submission is 16:00 on 17/03/2025 for Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire (SQ). The deadline for Submission of Stage 2 - ITT Documents is 16:00 on 05/05/2025. Please Note - tender returns must be uploaded on Supply Hertfordshire/In-Tend accordance with the Instructions for Tender. Enquiries on this project should be submitted via Supply Hertfordshire/In-Tend. Additional information: St Albans City and District Council is looking to find a suitably experienced organisation to undertake a catering services contract at St Albans Museum & Gallery - 2501142. The deadline for submission is 16:00 on 17/03/2025 for Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire (SQ). The deadline for Submission of Stage 2 - ITT Documents is 16:00 on 05/05/2025. Please Note - tender returns must be uploaded on Supply Hertfordshire/In-Tend accordance with the Instructions for Tender. Enquiries on this project should be submitted via Supply Hertfordshire/In-Tend. Stage 1: Tender responses will be checked to ensure that they have been completed correctly and all necessary information has been provided. Any tender responses not correctly completed in accordance with the requirements of this ITT and/or containing omissions may be rejected at this point. Where a tender response is rejected at this point it will automatically be disqualified and will not be further evaluated. Stage 2: If a bidder succeeds in passing Stage 1 of the evaluation, then it will have its detailed tender response to the Customer Organisation's requirements evaluated in accordance with the evaluation methodology set out in the ITT (part of stage 2). Shortlisted Suppliers will be invited to provide a response to the requirements identified by the Council and submit a tender response. Delivery Notes See above. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af36cbb9-ff29-47fb-a7ac-cdc156300d97 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT COUNCIL | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af36cbb9-ff29-47fb-a7ac-cdc156300d97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af36cbb9-ff29-47fb-a7ac-cdc156300d97 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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