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title: "RBGKEW/914 - Christmas at Kew Outdoor Catering"
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# RBGKEW/914 - Christmas at Kew Outdoor Catering

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3c31e6c-c42b-49e1-9751-0529453c58af

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a catering partner for its "Christmas at Kew Outdoor Catering" project. This tender, classified under restaurant and food-serving services, has a total contract value of £5,000,000, with a minimum value requirement of £3,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2021 and is expected to last until 31 May 2024, with provisions for two 12-month extensions. The tender period concluded on 13 April 2021, and interested parties had been invited to apply through an open procurement process. The project is located in Richmond, England, with the delivery address specified as postal code TW9 3AE.

This opportunity is particularly attractive for SMEs and VCSEs in the catering and hospitality sector, providing a chance for growth through establishing a long-term partnership with a prestigious organisation. Businesses experienced in temporary outdoor catering, particularly those equipped to manage seasonal events, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The revenue share concession model also offers potential for sustained returns, making it an appealing prospect for vendors seeking to expand their service offerings in a vibrant and popular venue.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a catering partner to operate the temporary outdoor catering for Christmas at Kew. Initial contract term is 3 years with 2 x 12 month extension options. Contract will be a revenue share concession. To apply for this tender go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html You will need to create an account if you don't already have one. Search in current opportunities using the following references to register your interest and access the tender details in full itt_8440 - Christmas at Kew Outdoor Catering project_32610 - Christmas at Kew Outdoor Catering Additional information: To apply for this tender go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html You will need to create an account if you don't already have one. Search in current opportunities using the following references to register your interest and access the tender details in full itt_8440 - Christmas at Kew Outdoor Catering project_32610 - Christmas at Kew Outdoor Catering

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f7d192-acba-499c-9387-6ef592908ea3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KERB EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f7d192-acba-499c-9387-6ef592908ea3
- 12 Mar 2021 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75444d9a-629b-4d95-99a9-ddb0fc999759

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f7d192-acba-499c-9387-6ef592908ea3
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75444d9a-629b-4d95-99a9-ddb0fc999759
  12th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86cb600c-ef3c-46fa-8a37-26b8f431eccd
  Specification of Requirements
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Use this link to register for the tender and access tender pack

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org

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