RBGKEW1530 - Catering Services Wakehurst
A Tender Notice
by ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 7 year
- Value
- £17M
- Sector
- FACILITY
- Published
- 06 Mar 2026
- Delivery
- 01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2033
- Deadline
- 05 May 2026 11:00
Related Terms
Location
1 buyer
- Royal Botanic Gardens Sussex
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
Renewal Options
Contract term 7 years with potential extensions up to 3 years
Award Criteria
| Visitor offer design & inclusivity | Points = 145 |
| Quality assurance & consistency | Points = 80 |
| Peak Demand and Flow Management | Points = 55 |
| Operating Model and Staffing | Points = 70 |
| Business continuity & Experience | Points = 45 |
| Relevant Experience | Points = 65 |
| Environmental Sustainability | Points = 60 |
| Social Value Delivery | Points = 40 |
| Measurement & Improvement | Points = 30 |
| Governance & Performance | Points = 65 |
| Partnership Working | Points = 45 |
| Minimum Guaranteed Return | Points = 90 |
| Concession | Points = 160 |
| Capital Investment | Points = 50 |
CPV Codes
- 55520000 - Catering services
Indicators
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
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./2358... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/235877HBC5 ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0663c8
- FTS 020231-2026