Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbd-6a5d-720b-8303-e9564dcfeacd/614-2023-pqq-for-the-provision-of-catering-services-to-the-commonwealth-secretar closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 614-2023 PQQ for the provision of Catering Services to the Commonwealth Secretariat [Commonwealth Secretariat](https://tendernation.io/buyers/commonwealth-secretariat) Estimated value Not stated Published 3 Aug 2023 Deadline Closed 21 Aug 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The Secretariat wishes to establish a multi-Provider, 2-Lots Framework Agreement for the provision of General Meetings & Events Catering Services to the Secretariat. The Secretariat can hold a combination of events, with varying numbers of covers. On average, we expect there to be a combination of 200 events each year (135 basic working meetings, 40 medium events, 5 large high-profile events). The intention is to set up a zero-value framework agreement. Approximate Estimated expenditure £80,000 to £100,000 per annum ### Framework Agreement Length: Maximum period of 4 years Location : Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX Additional information: To participate in the tender process, interested parties ('Bidders') must complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ('PQQ') which can be downloaded by registering on our e-tendering portal. [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home) The PQQ responses must be returned via the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-procurement portal by 12:00 noon BST on 21st August 2023. Any questions pertaining to this procurement or PQQ document must be submitted via our e-tendering portal. Note: The supplier guidance document to registering on the e-procurement portal is available on the Commonwealth Secretariat's tendering site - [tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles](https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles) - and accessible to all pre-registration. If you encounter any issues when registering on the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-tendering portal, please contact Customer Support at: email: /please cc: The deadline for clarification questions (regarding this procurement or the PQQ document) to be submitted by bidders to the Secretariat on our e-tendering portal is 5 pm BST on 7th August 2023. The Secretariat will publish answers to clarification questions received, on our e-tendering portal. The deadline for PQQ responses submission is 12:00 noon BST on 21st August 2023. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Canteen and catering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/76fa87ab-edf9-4521-b675-e53e329303cc) 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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