RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
London
Open procedure
1 May 2025 to 30 April 2029

Establishment of a multi-supplier portfolio to provide event catering services for private External Affairs and Engagement events. Suppliers are required to deliver high-quality catering solutions at an affordable price point to support the venue's growing event programme. The contract involves ongoing logistical coordination with the internal Development and Strategic Events team.

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Awarded value: £700k; As published
Published: 22 May 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 7 January 2025; The Clink Charity, Palette Ltd and Lettice Events
Contract length: 48 months; Ends 30 April 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of high-quality event catering services for private and corporate functions at a major botanical garden venue.

Category: Catering services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
22 May 2025
Contract awardedto The Clink Charity, Palette Ltd and Lettice Events
7 January 2025
Contract starts
1 May 2025
Contract ends
30 April 2029

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The buyer

Type: Other public body
Event catering contracts, 24 months: 1
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How it compares

22× the typical event catering contract (£32k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/237075/rbgkew1345-rbg-kew-external-affairs-private-event-catering-tender
Buyer reference: BIP952075212
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-be657784-abc7-4755-98c9-28eaf632132f
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. RBGKEW1345 - RBG Kew External Affairs Private Event Catering Tender. Contract award, 22 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/237075/rbgkew1345-rbg-kew-external-affairs-private-event-catering-tender (accessed 12 October 2026).