Tender: Bar & Alcohol Services and Christmas Party Catering Contracts – West Northamptonshire Council (24m + 12m + 12m)

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West Northamptonshire Council is seeking suppliers to provide bar and alcohol services (Lot 1) and a sole caterer to provide food for Christmas parties (Lot 2) at its corporate buildings. These Lots are being re-tendered following termination of the existing 2024 contracts under the WNC Bar and Catering Framework Agreement (WNC00000395); the re-tendered Lots will sit outside that Framework as two separate contracts for a period of 24 months plus two optional 12-month extensions. Caterers are encouraged to bid only for the Lots that suit the services they provide, although there is no limit to the number of Lots a caterer can be included on. The successful Lot 1 contractor must be prepared to supply alcohol and bar services and to work closely with all caterers on the Council’s Catering Frameworks. The services are classed as concession-type services and fall below the PA 2023 Concessions Threshold. Optional site visits are scheduled for Monday 15/06/2026. A mobilisation period will take place prior to the formal contract start to discuss menu choices and to provide customers with Lot 1 contractor details so events can be booked ahead of the contract commencement in September 2026 after the existing contracts end on 31/08/2026. Please view the tender pack for full details.