---
title: "Catering for NATO Starlift Meeting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562d2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# Catering for NATO Starlift Meeting

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562d2

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency awarded a contract for catering services to GATHER & GATHER for the NATO Starlift Meeting, held at Edinburgh Queen Elizabeth House. The award was formalised on 21 July 2025, following a procurement process classified as below threshold - without competition, indicating a direct procurement method. The contracting process was completed, with the contract period running from 10 May to 19 May 2025. The services were to be delivered in the UKM region, aligning with the central government's procurement practices. Additionally, this procurement falls under the services category with an emphasis on catering services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of supporting high-profile, international meetings. Although a large-scale company was awarded the contract, businesses of similar capacity, or those aspiring to expand their operations, should consider engaging in similar procurements with government agencies. Opportunities like this can enhance a company’s reputation, solidify relationships with governmental bodies, and provide a platform for showcasing service excellence in logistical event support.

## Notice

Catering for event at Edinburgh Queen Elizabeth House

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041589-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2025 - 19 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,619 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATHER & GATHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041589-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041589-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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