---
title: "Catering for Tea Service for 2024/25 at Downham House"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05273a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Catering for Tea Service for 2024/25 at Downham House

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05273a

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council, acting as the buying organisation, awarded a contract for the provision of catering services for the tea service at Downham House for the period of 2024/25. The procurement process involved a direct method below the threshold, without competition, resulting in an award to CATERED LIMITED. This contract falls under the services category and is relevant to the catering industry, specifically classified under CPV 55520000. The contract commenced on 1st May 2024 and will conclude on 30th April 2025, with the signing date documented as 27th April 2024 and a gross contract value of £30,864.96. The procurement stage is complete as of 27th May 2025, with the location for service delivery being Plymouth, UK (region UKK41).

This tender presents a growth opportunity for catering businesses specialising in providing comprehensive tea service solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the catering services industry, especially those in or around the Plymouth area, would find this contract particularly suitable due to its specific nature and location. The direct method of procurement used here favours businesses that have existing relationships or prior experience working with public authorities, such as sub-central government agencies, further enabling them to expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships. Additionally, the straightforward procurement approach and the guaranteed timeframe provide a reliable source of revenue and business stability.

## Notice

Provision of Catering for Tea Service for 2024/25 at Downham House

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027818-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,720 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027818-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027818-2025
  27th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- http://www/catered.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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