--- title: "WNC Bar and Catering Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-06" --- # WNC Bar and Catering Framework Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council has awarded contracts under the "WNC Bar and Catering Framework" to various suppliers. The procurement process, governed by the legal basis 32014L0024, aims to provide catering services for events at corporate buildings, primarily located at The Guildhall in Northampton, with potential extensions to The Forum in Towcester and County Hall in Northampton. The framework is divided into seven lots, covering services from bar/alcohol supply to catering for large and small events, business lunches, weddings, and ethnic cuisines. Key dates include the contract award on 6th November 2024 and the initial contract period spans over two years with a potential extension up to four years. The procurement method used was an open procedure under a framework agreement, ensuring transparent and competitive bidding. This tender creates significant business growth opportunities in the catering and events industry, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality food and beverage services. Companies with specialities in niche markets such as ethnic cuisine or large-scale event catering will find this framework particularly beneficial. Additionally, the framework's structured lots allow for businesses to bid for specific services aligning with their strengths, providing new market entry points and the potential for long-term contractual relationships with the council. Effective bidders should have a strong track record in catering services, comply with the detailed quality and price criteria set by the council, and be prepared to meet the demand for diverse catering needs across multiple event types. ## Notice The Council appoints a diverse group of Contractors to provide catering for events at corporate buildings by means of a framework contract. The Council are also seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to supply alcohol and bar service as per customer requirements. The Guildhall in Northampton will be the primary location for the service. However, as the business expands, there may be scope to provide the service to the Forum in Towcester and County Hall in Northampton.The new framework will be divided into 7 Lots:Lot 1: Bar/alcoholLot 2: Large events and Civic events Lot 3: Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events Lot 4: Business breakfasts and corporate lunches Lot 5: Wedding breakfasts for small events Lot 6: World foods/ethnic cuisine Lot 7: Christmas parties ### Lot Information Bar/alcohol Bar/alcohol (only 1 supplier will be selected). Large events and Civic events Large events and Civic events -a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required. Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total. Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required. Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total. Business breakfasts and corporate lunches Business breakfasts and corporate lunches - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required. Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total. Wedding breakfasts for small events Wedding breakfasts for small events- a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required. Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total. Ethnic/World Foods A minimum of 1 supplier to be selected to this lot. Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total. Christmas parties Christmas parties - 1 provider will be appointed to deliver the services required. Renewal: The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035897-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £430,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £209,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | EDGAR CATERING LTD T/A I LOVE CATERING; GUSTO CATERING; SUPERNOTE LIMITED TRADING AS SANDS CATERING; THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CATERER LIMITED TRADING AS CIBO; UNBUTTONED LTD TRADING AS PORTFOLIO EVENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 24322500 - Alcohol - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55410000 - Bar management services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035897-2024 - 13 Jun 2024 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018365-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/working-us/doing-business-council ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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