Published date: 13 June 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 July 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

NN1 1ED

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-493-395-WNC00000395

Published date

13 June 2024

Closing date

15 July 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2024

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Council is seeking to appoint 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 existing framework ends on 30/06/2024 and is being re-procured.

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/alcohol
Lot 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

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

WNC Procurement Team

Address

Angel Street
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom

Telephone

0300 126 7000

Email

procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk