Award of Venues Catering Framework to Ridgway Caterers Ltd, Thyme2Dine, and Nissi/Platinum Foods (INT) Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Venues Catering Framework to Ridgway Caterers Ltd, Thyme2Dine, and Nissi/Platinum Foods (INT) Ltd
Awarded 16 Aug 2022
Awarded16 Aug 2022
Value£1,600,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 3mo ago4y term
Awarded 16 Aug 2022Expired 15 Aug 2026
About
Stoke-on-Trent City Council awarded a contract to Ridgway Caterers Ltd, Thyme2Dine, and Nissi/Platinum Foods (INT) Ltd for a venues catering framework.
The framework covers three lots: Lot 1 provides a full range of catering services for external events, from full banqueting to functions, with an approximate annual value of £340,000; Lot 2 covers civic events, ceremonies, and dinners organised by or in partnership with the City Council, valued at approximately £50,000 per annum; and Lot 3 covers internal business meetings and conferences, valued at approximately £10,000 per annum.
The total projected combined value is £1,600,000.
Lot 1 is externally funded, and the catering supplier invoices the City Council for Lot 1 work, with a 15% commission charged to the catering provider to cover agency costs and overheads associated with event buildings.
The framework duration is three years with an option to extend for an additional year.
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Award of Venues Catering Framework to Ridgway Caterers Ltd, Thyme2Dine, and Nissi/Platinum Foods (INT) Ltd
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