---
title: "Retail and Event Catering Services at Imperial War Museums (IWM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043480"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM"
published: "2025-06-02"
---

# Retail and Event Catering Services at Imperial War Museums (IWM)

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043480

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Retail and Event Catering Services at Imperial War Museums (IWM)" was managed by the Imperial War Museum, a public body based in London. This tender, classified under the catering services industry category, was conducted through an open procedure and spanned across IWM's sites in the United Kingdom. It reached the award stage, with COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED being awarded the contract. Initially announced for tender on 25th January 2024, the submission period ended on 26th February 2024, with the contract ultimately being signed on 1st July 2024. The estimated contract value over five years was £37,000,000, indicating a substantial opportunity in the services sector.

This procurement opportunity offered notable growth prospects, particularly for businesses skilled in large-scale catering and event services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for participation, highlighting the competitive landscape open to diverse economic operators. Companies experienced in managing extensive service contracts across multiple sites would find this tender particularly appealing, enabling them to leverage and expand their operations significantly. Such opportunities might also attract businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence within the museum and heritage sector, providing integrated catering solutions to high-profile institutions like the Imperial War Museum.

## Notice

Retail and Event Catering Services at Imperial War Museums (IWM). Estimated total value is based on the combined total of all IWM sites for the first five years of the contract and represents revenue only.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Retail and Event Catering Services at Imperial War Museums (IWM) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/V7JNHGHR47

Renewal: Two separate respective further two-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029010-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000,000 |
| Lots value | £37,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029010-2025
- 25 Jan 2024 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002570-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwm.org.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=953535209
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Catering-services./V7JNHGHR47
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/V7JNHGHR47

## Provenance

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