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title: "RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be26"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be26

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, is seeking catering services for its high-profile events through the "RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender." This procurement process is classified under catering services (CPV code 55520000) and is managed as an open procedure. Initially, the tender was activated on 22nd November 2024 and was completed with contracts awarded on 7th January 2025. The process is overseen by the Environment protection division, reflecting the organisational commitment to offering exceptional event experiences. The tender process involves a thorough evaluation based on technical and commercial criteria to ensure high-quality and affordable catering solutions.

This tender opens significant avenues for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality catering services. With multiple suppliers already awarded contracts, including "The Clink Events," "Lettice Events," and "Palette Ltd," this creates a collaborative environment welcoming experienced caterers who can meet the rigorous standards expected at prestigious venues such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Businesses specialising in tailored and innovative catering experiences will find this procurement opportunity particularly suited to showcase their expertise and align with the continual emphasis on excellence and affordability.

## Notice

The External Affairs & Engagement team is seeking to establish a small portfolio of high-quality catering suppliers capable of delivering exceptional service for high-profile events at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in west London. The requirement is to provide high-quality event catering at an affordable price in order to facilitate the growing popularity of private External Affairs and Engagement events. The team work with the Development & Strategic Events team (who sit in a separate Directorate) on the logistical planning of these events. The Development & Strategic Events team lead manages the relationship with catering suppliers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The External Affairs & Engagement team is seeking to establish a small portfolio of high-quality catering suppliers capable of delivering exceptional service for high-profile events at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in west London. The requirement is to provide high-quality event catering at an affordable price in order to facilitate the growing popularity of private External Affairs and Engagement events. The team work with the Development & Strategic Events team (who sit in a separate Directorate) on the logistical planning of these events. The Development & Strategic Events team lead manages the relationship with catering suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025210-2025 |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LETTICE EVENTS; PALETTE; THE CLINK EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025210-2025
- 22 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037885-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952075212
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Catering-services./F2Y64ANS9Y
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/F2Y64ANS9Y

## Provenance

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