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title: "RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be657784-abc7-4755-98c9-28eaf632132f

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in Richmond, London, has completed the tender process for the RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering. This award, dated 22nd May 2025, is aimed at establishing a high-quality portfolio of catering suppliers for private events held by their External Affairs & Engagement team. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, seeking services under the catering category, and the contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029, with an estimated value of £700,000. Key locations connected to this contract are primarily within London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents lucrative prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in catering services. With high-profile events at the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, businesses can benefit from increased visibility and opportunities to expand their clientele base. Companies such as The Clink Events, Lettice Events, and Palette Ltd, which have already been awarded contracts, demonstrate the potential for small businesses to thrive in such prestigious opportunities, offering excellent service at competitive prices. As the demand for exceptional catering grows, this sector provides fertile ground for business expansion and long-term partnerships within the events industry.

## Notice

The External Affairs & Engagement team is seeking to establish a small portfolio of high-quality catering suppliers capable of delivering exceptional service for high-profile events at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in west London. The requirement is to provide high-quality event catering at an affordable price in order to facilitate the growing popularity of private External Affairs and Engagement events. The team work with the Development & Strategic Events team (who sit in a separate Directorate) on the logistical planning of these events. The Development & Strategic Events team lead manages the relationship with catering suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9414ec9e-16f6-42d3-aade-0865c392a3aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LETTICE EVENTS; PALETTE; THE CLINK EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9414ec9e-16f6-42d3-aade-0865c392a3aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9414ec9e-16f6-42d3-aade-0865c392a3aa
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=952075212
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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