Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
Po Box 270, Guildhall
London
EC2P 2EJ
UK
E-mail: robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
City of London Events Catering Framework
Reference number: itt_10
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55520000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Contract award for the framework of approved caters that will provide catering services for internal and external clients hiring events spaces at the Guildhall.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
950 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The nature of the procurement is to establish a new list of caterers to provide catering services at the Guildhall for City events including the use by external clients hiring events spaces at the Guildhall. The new list of approved suppliers will take effect from 1 January 2026.
The Guildhall event catering specification details the expectations and requirements for catering at Guildhall.
The duration of the Framework Agreement for the Guildhall Events Catering as indicated in the Specification will be for a core period of three (3) years. In addition, the Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend this Framework Agreement by up to one (1) year, therefore the maximum duration of the Framework is four (4) years.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-001013
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alison Price & Company LTD
London
SW9 6EJ
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Strawberry Group Ltd
London
SW9 0TS
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
By Word of Mouth Ltd
London
SW18 4NJ
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tony Page Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Give Us This Day trading as Lettice Events
London
SE11 4AA
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moving Venue Caterers Ltd
London
SE11 SE8 5HY
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Searcys Events Limited
Reading
RG6 1PT
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Social Pantry Limited
London
SW11 3SS
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dinner Ladies Ltd
London
NW1 8AB
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dish Catering Limited
Weybridge
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seasoned Events Limited
Ongar
CM5 0GA
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Admirable Crichton Events Limited
Reading
RG6 1PT
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Clink Charity T/A Clink Events
London
SE24 0HG
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/01/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Contract Services trading as Rocket Food
Compass Contract Services, Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Great Park, Rubery
Birmingham
B45 9PZ
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
See VI.4.1) Review body field of this contract award notice
London
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
See VI.4.1) Review body field of this contract award notice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/01/2026