Contract

City of London Events Catering Framework

  • The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-001685

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04cf81 (view related notices)

Published 9 January 2026, 9:08am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

Po Box 270, Guildhall

London

EC2P 2EJ

Email

robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

City of London Events Catering Framework

Reference number

itt_10

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 55520000 - Catering services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £950,000

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2025/S 000-001013


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Alison Price & Company LTD

London

SW9 6EJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blue Strawberry Group Ltd

London

SW9 0TS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

By Word of Mouth Ltd

London

SW18 4NJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tony Page Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Give Us This Day trading as Lettice Events

London

SE11 4AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Moving Venue Caterers Ltd

London

SE11 SE8 5HY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Searcys Events Limited

Reading

RG6 1PT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Social Pantry Limited

London

SW11 3SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dinner Ladies Ltd

London

NW1 8AB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dish Catering Limited

Weybridge

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Seasoned Events Limited

Ongar

CM5 0GA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Admirable Crichton Events Limited

Reading

RG6 1PT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 September 2025

five.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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Clink Charity T/A Clink Events

London

SE24 0HG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section five. Award of contract

Title

City of London Guildhall Events Catering Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 January 2026

five.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

five.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

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

See VI.4.1) Review body field of this contract award notice

London

Country

United Kingdom

six.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

Country

United Kingdom