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title: "British Library Catering Services (RFI)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da4af649-6c0f-495f-b67b-086a3f89c6a4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2020-05-04"
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# British Library Catering Services (RFI)

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da4af649-6c0f-495f-b67b-086a3f89c6a4

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## Summary

The British Library is currently conducting a market consultation for Catering Services across its sites in St Pancras, London, and Boston Spa, West Yorkshire. This process, identified as a tender initiative, aims to gather information from potential vendors to inform a future procurement route. The consultation is active, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd May 2020. The related contract period is expected to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2025. The procurement falls under the category of canteen and catering services.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality services, particularly those capable of catering to large-scale operations at institutional venues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, as the British Library encourages participation from diverse suppliers, ensuring that the procurement process is well-informed and reflects various market capabilities. Engaging in this consultation may provide a strategic advantage for businesses aiming to expand their reach within the public sector.

## Notice

The British Library is inviting potential vendors or service providers to provide information to assist with the procurement, implementation and on-going provision of Catering Services at the Library's sites at St Pancras in London, and Boston Spa West Yorkshire. **When submitting information, all respondents should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity, but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b47e1cb-4331-49c4-ac1e-00e72ff9e6c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 4 May 2020 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b47e1cb-4331-49c4-ac1e-00e72ff9e6c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b47e1cb-4331-49c4-ac1e-00e72ff9e6c0
  4th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Canteen-and-catering-services./QVQ7PHPF93
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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