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RBGKEW1530 - Catering Services Wakehurst

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Deadline
38 days left
May 05, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
020231-2026
Value
£17,000,000
Location
Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 06, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 28, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 05, 2026

Contract Start Date

November 01, 2026

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Budget
£17,000,000
Duration
84 months
Location
Surrey, East and West Sussex
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking Tenders for the provision of our Day Visitor Catering at Wakehurst which comprises the operation of three fixed catering outlets, namely Seeds Café, Stables Kitchen and Stables Pantry, together with provision of mobile catering within the grounds of Wakehurst. The contract will operate on a fully commercial concession basis wherein the appointed Caterer shall pay a percentage of sales turnover to the Client by way of a turnover-based commission supported by a fixed annual minimum guaranteed sum For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sussex%2C:-Catering-services./235877HBC5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/235877HBC5

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Requirements & Qualifications

11 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (3)
Financial (4)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Respond via the Delta eSourcing portal: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/235877HBC5
--Deadline: 2026-05-05T00:00:00
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific mandatory exclusion grounds detailed in the provided text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific eligibility requirements detailed in the provided text]
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Operation of three fixed catering outlets (Seeds Café, Stables Kitchen, Stables Pantry)
--Provision of mobile catering within the grounds of Wakehurst
--Experience in providing day visitor catering services
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS4
--Contract operates on a fully commercial concession basis
--Appointed Caterer shall pay a percentage of sales turnover to the Client (turnover-based commission)
--Supported by a fixed annual minimum guaranteed sum

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for catering services at Wakehurst is generally well-structured, with clear financial and operational descriptions. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on mandatory/eligibility requirements, impacting completeness and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, including a clear CPV code and a competitive flexible procedure. The estimated value and contract duration are specified. However, the absence of a reveal date and explicit evaluation criteria could be a minor compliance concern.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The description of services required is clear, detailing the operation of three fixed outlets and mobile catering. The concession basis and payment structure (turnover commission with a guaranteed sum) are well-explained. The link to the e-sourcing portal for more information is provided.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. However, the lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, and specific evaluation criteria means crucial documentation is missing, reducing overall completeness.

No specific mandatory exclusion grounds detailed
No specific eligibility requirements detailed
Fairness85/100

The tender is open and uses a competitive procedure, with value disclosed and objective criteria for the concession model (turnover-based commission). Access to the Delta eSourcing portal is provided for response. No specific company tailoring is apparent.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies e-submission via the Delta eSourcing portal and provides a direct link. The contract start date and duration are clear. However, information regarding financing is not explicitly detailed, and the deadline, while specified, might be considered tight given the complexity of a concession model.

Financing information not explicitly detailed
Submission deadline may be tight
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract dates are populated. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The dates provided are logical and consistent.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding, which are common considerations in modern tenders. This suggests a lack of focus on these areas.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of services and concession model
Well-defined financial aspects (estimated value, commission structure)
Specified CPV code and contract duration
E-submission via dedicated portal

Concerns

Missing detailed mandatory exclusion and eligibility criteria
Lack of specified evaluation criteria
Absence of sustainability and innovation considerations
Potential tightness of submission deadline

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed mandatory exclusion and eligibility criteria.
2. Clearly outline the evaluation criteria for tender submissions.
3. Incorporate sustainability and innovation aspects into the tender requirements.

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