South Shropshire MP Philip Dunne is encouraging local catering services companies who can cater to large events to bid for contracts to support the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.

Birmingham Commonwealth Games 22 are looking for suppliers who can deliver nearly £5million worth of catering services. There are five separate opportunities to tender for catering services that will then operate at venues as well as live sites (fan zones).

Successful suppliers will have proven experience of delivering high quality catering operations and share a passion for providing relevant, high-quality food and drinks as well as exemplary levels of customer service. Furthermore, the suppliers will be expected to demonstrate initiatives that deliver social value and support the local community.

Mr Dunne said:

“South Shropshire has a justifiably excellent reputation for food and drink, and after such a tough year for hospitality, these contracts may offer a brilliant opportunity for a local business. I encourage local companies to review the criteria and consider putting in a bid.”

Interested businesses are encouraged to apply via the Birmingham 2022 Business portal at www.birmingham2022.com.

The first procurement for these catering services is now open and businesses are invited to complete a Selection Questionnaire (formerly known as PQQ). The invitation to submit initial bids is timetabled for April 2021, with the final tender in May 2021. The contract will be awarded in the summer of 2021.