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WNC Bar and Catering Concessions Contracts - Lot 1 Bar & Alcohol and Lot 2 Christmas Parties

Awarded to Unbuttoned LTD trading as Portfolio Events

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 4 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 3 July 2026

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Overview

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded two separate catering concession contracts to Unbuttoned LTD trading as Portfolio Events for a combined value of £256,000. Lot 1 covers bar and alcohol service, and Lot 2 covers Christmas party catering at the Council's corporate buildings, each for an initial 24 months with two optional 12-month extensions. The contracts commenced in September 2026 following the termination of previous framework arrangements, with the successful contractor required to coordinate closely with other caterers on the Council's catering frameworks.

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Lots (2)

  • Bar & Alcohol

    £154,000Won by Unbuttoned LTD trading as Portfolio Events
  • Christmas Parties

    £102,000Won by Unbuttoned LTD trading as Portfolio Events

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£256,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
4 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Catering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£256,000
Award date
26 August 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
31 August 2030
Winner
  • Unbuttoned LTD trading as Portfolio Events

This contract ends on 31 August 2028, or 31 August 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Unbuttoned LTD trading as Portfolio Events

Based in
Kettering
Public contracts won
1
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

£745,119

Median of 920 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 66% below the median.

West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

contracts awarded, worth £235,482,770 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    2 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    4 June 2026

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