Published date: 11 March 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: 8 April 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Catering services - 55520000

  • Catering services for private households - 55521000

  • Diplomatic services - 75211100

Location of contract

SW1A 2AH

Value of contract

£1,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_402291/1324337

Published date

11 March 2024

Closing date

8 April 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

5 July 2024

Contract end date

2 July 2027

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

Constructed in the early 19th century and situated close to Buckingham Palace, the house is a Grade I listed building rich with history including its architecture, artworks and legacy. Since WWII Lancaster House has been host to diplomatic events such as G7 and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Now, alongside ministerial and major government events, Lancaster House also hosts commercial events for private clients, which include conferences, receptions and dinners.

The Delivery Teams at Lancaster House are responsible for managing all such events, which may be
categorised in the following way:

o Government Hospitality refers to the delivery of events for the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) and other government departments, hosting foreign ministers, international committees, and guests of government for lunches, dinners, receptions, and conferences to the highest standards of hospitality and service.

o Commercial Events at Lancaster House generate income for the FCDO through venue hire and event management services. The clientele includes businesses hosting corporate events to private hire clients, raising the profile of Lancaster House as a prestigious and historical venue in central London.

Events vary, ranging from intimate dinners to receptions for up to 900 guests across the ground floor and first floor of the house and garden, engaging multiple suppliers. The FCDO is seeking to appoint 10 suppliers to an accredited list to provide catering services to Lancaster House's Government Hospitality and Commercial events.

The majority of events will require modern British cuisine with all aspects such as produce, menu, presentation and service reflecting the high quality expected at Lancaster House and the FCDO's sustainability policies. These is also a requirement for a variety of cuisines to suit the needs of the FCDO's client base.

About the buyer

Address

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

CPG.Enquires@fcdo.gov.uk