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# WNC Bar and Catering Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wnc-bar-and-catering-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** West Northamptonshire Council: "WNC Bar and Catering Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £430,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Jul 2024, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council-ons-e06000062)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £430,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 July 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Alcohol, Bar management services, Catering services, Restaurant and food-serving services
- **Delivery Location:** UKF24
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wnc-bar-and-catering-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wnc-bar-and-catering-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fwnc%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wnc-bar-and-catering-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb#participate

## Description
The Council appoints a diverse group of Contractors to provide catering for events at corporate buildings by means of a framework contract. The Council are also seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to supply alcohol and bar service as per customer requirements. The Guildhall in Northampton will be the primary location for the service. However, as the business expands, there may be scope to provide the service to the Forum in Towcester and County Hall in Northampton.The new framework will be divided into 7 Lots:Lot 1: Bar/alcoholLot 2: Large events and Civic events Lot 3: Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events Lot 4: Business breakfasts and corporate lunches Lot 5: Wedding breakfasts for small events Lot 6: World foods/ethnic cuisine Lot 7: Christmas parties

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Bar/alcohol
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 24322500, 55410000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Bar/alcohol (only 1 supplier will be selected).

### Lot 2: Large events and Civic events 
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Large events and Civic events  -a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events  - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Business breakfasts and corporate lunches 
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Business breakfasts and corporate lunches  - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Wedding breakfasts for small events 
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Wedding breakfasts for small events- a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Ethnic/World Foods
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 55520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** A minimum of 1 supplier to be selected to this lot.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Christmas parties
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Christmas parties  - 1 provider will be appointed to deliver the services required.

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (7)
- **Award:** Bar/Alcohol (active)
  - Award id: `035897-2024-18140003901-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Gusto Catering Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-129280`
  - Value: £15,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Large events and Civic events  (active)
  - Award id: `035897-2024-18140003901-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Gusto Catering Limited, Supernote Limited trading as Sands Catering, Unbuttoned LTD Trading as Portfolio Events**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-129280`, `GB-FTS-129283`, `GB-FTS-129282`
  - Value: £116,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events (active)
  - Award id: `035897-2024-18140003901-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Edgar Catering Ltd t/a I Love Catering, Gusto Catering Limited, The Northamptonshire Caterer Limited trading as Cibo**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-129281`, `GB-FTS-129280`, `GB-FTS-129284`
  - Value: £15,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Business breakfasts and corporate lunches (active)
  - Award id: `035897-2024-18140003901-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Edgar Catering Ltd t/a I Love Catering, Gusto Catering Limited, The Northamptonshire Caterer Limited trading as Cibo**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-129281`, `GB-FTS-129280`, `GB-FTS-129284`
  - Value: £15,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Wedding breakfasts for small events (active)
  - Award id: `035897-2024-18140003901-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Gusto Catering Limited, Unbuttoned LTD Trading as Portfolio Events**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-129280`, `GB-FTS-129282`
  - Value: £15,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** World foods/ethnic cuisine (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `035897-2024-18140003901-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Christmas parties (active)
  - Award id: `035897-2024-18140003901-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Gusto Catering Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-129280`
  - Value: £78,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** Bar/Alcohol (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000
  - Signed Date: 06/11/2024

- **Contract:** Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000
  - Signed Date: 06/11/2024

- **Contract:** Business breakfasts and corporate lunches (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000
  - Signed Date: 06/11/2024

- **Contract:** Wedding breakfasts for small events (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000
  - Signed Date: 06/11/2024

- **Contract:** Christmas parties (active)
  - Signed Value: £78,000
  - Signed Date: 06/11/2024

- **Contract:** Large events and Civic events  (active)
  - Signed Value: £116,000
  - Signed Date: 05/11/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F035897-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-11-06T11:46:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T02:02:48.809Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-046fcb