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title: "Provision of Founder's Day event catering at the Royal Hospital Chelsea"
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# Provision of Founder's Day event catering at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

Buyer: ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-debbc333-9c6d-4b30-9872-cf3fb379672c

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## Summary

The Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited is inviting tenders for the provision of catering services for the prestigious Founder's Day event, held annually on the first Thursday of June in London (SW3 4SR). The contract involves providing food and bar services for approximately 2,500 invited guests, including VIPs and distinguished guests. The event will be held across the North Front and the South Terrace of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. This open procedure procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 17 March 2025, at 10:00 AM. The contract period will span from 1 June 2025 to 14 June 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the catering services industry, especially those that can offer comprehensive event support, including setup, staffing, delivery, cash control, and site maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. This contract can help grow your business by providing exposure at a high-profile event with esteemed attendees. Interested parties should contact Jonathan Clarke at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the tender documents.

## Notice

Founder's Day is a prestigious day in the calendar of the Royal Hospital when 300 In-Pensioners parade before a member of the Royal family, Members of Parliament, VVIP and other distinguished guests. The Royal Hospital Chelsea requires catering support of food and bar services for approximately 2500 invited guests on Founder's Day; the main event takes place on the first Thursday of June each year. Locations for this service are the North Front (Governor's Marquee) and the South Terrace (food and bar outlets). There will also be a rehearsal of Founder's Day (Governors Review) which takes place two days prior to the main event, when post parade refreshments will be required in the North Front. The service requires the contractor to have complete responsibility in all areas, from supply through to setting up, staffing, delivery, cash control and maintaining / clearing the site throughout event days. Additional information: Please email jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to request the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0356fca-9945-4801-991f-7898291dc737 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2027 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW3 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0356fca-9945-4801-991f-7898291dc737

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0356fca-9945-4801-991f-7898291dc737
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

## Provenance

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