Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
- Suppliers
- The Clink Events SME, Lettice Events SME, Palette Ltd SME
- Value
- £2,100,000 across 3 lots
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Hospitality & catering · Catering services (CPV 55520000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
- 025210-2025 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date7 Jan 2025
- Published22 May 2025Published 135 days after the contract date
Description
The External Affairs & Engagement team is seeking to establish a small portfolio of high-quality catering suppliers capable of delivering exceptional service for high-profile events at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in west London. The requirement is to provide high-quality event catering at an affordable price in order to facilitate the growing popularity of private External Affairs and Engagement events. The team work with the Development & Strategic Events team (who sit in a separate Directorate) on the logistical planning of these events. The Development & Strategic Events team lead manages the relationship with catering suppliers.
Lots in this award
| Lot | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender | The Clink Events SME | £700k |
| RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender | Lettice Events SME | £700k |
| RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender | Palette Ltd SME | £700k |
About the suppliers
The Clink Events: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 12161627).
Lettice Events: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company OC353326).
Palette Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 04713482).