Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1b-5dd9-70ec-bc75-718a5626c1a5/itt-for-catering-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ITT for Catering Services [Digital Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/digital-catapult) Estimated value £65,000 to £80,000 Published 8 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 10 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender We host up to 250-300 events per year (on average 5 per week) with most events running the full length of the day. While a number of our events are organised by us, many are organised by partners, key stakeholder groups such as universities and small businesses and major blue-chip clients from across the technology sector (including Cisco, Visa, IBM, HP etc). The Centre regularly hosts VIP guests, including senior government officials, foreign delegations and corporate CEOs, but it is an important part of our culture that every visitor receives the same unparalleled guest experience. Digital Catapult is now seeking a catering partner to supply a range of fresh, healthy and beautifully presented buffet style breakfast and lunch offers across all its events. There will also be opportunities to supply canapes. The Centre is a unique open plan space with great views across London, with no onsite cooking equipment and extremely limited food-preparation spaces, so successful caterers will work around these restrictions, preparing all or most catering entirely offsite, to be delivered ready to serve on arrival. Although this does not preclude hot food, the expectation is that most, if not all, food will be served cold. The catering partner is not expected to provide drinks unless in exceptional circumstances. Guest numbers for daytime events vary from 20-120; evening guests range from 20-160; bespoke dinners range from 10-40 people. In exceptional circumstances, the Centre hosts evening events for up to 250 people. It is important to note that catering services will be required as and when the events take place. Digital Catapult cannot guarantee a minimum number of orders or minimum spend per week. In most instances, the catering partner will deal only with the events team at Digital Catapult. However, on occasion, it may make more sense to deal directly with event clients who have specific or challenging catering needs. The space truly does offer a unique experience and so suppliers are encouraged to innovate. Read full description ## CPV classification Canteen and catering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fbf682f2-5d17-4e75-b566-efb6438d0929) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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