Tender

Prison Food Benchmarking

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is seeking contractors for the project titled "Prison Food Benchmarking," which falls under the statistical services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 17 August 2016, with bids due by 28 September 2016. The contract, valued between £160,000 and £360,000 over a potential maximum term of 9 years, is set to commence on 3 November 2016. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in market analysis, pricing strategies, and consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), along with those providing systems and technical consultancy services, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The ability to track market fluctuations in food prices and provide comparative reports will be crucial for prospective bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Food Benchmarking

Notice Description

The contractor's scope of work is to (1) compare the prices the authority is to pay for food products to be supplied to prisons (pursuant to a contract to be awarded by the authority) with the data the contractor holds as to the market cost of those food products or food products within the same categories and (2) using this comparative data, track changes in the market price of those food products or categories, review proposed changes in the prices to be paid by the authority and produce reports as requested by the authority. Full details of the scope of work will be set out in the specification. The value of the contract is estimated to be 40 000 GBP per annum. On that basis, the estimated value of the contract is 160 000 GBP over the minimum term of 4 years and 360 000 GBP over the maximum term of 9 years. The anticipated term of the contract will be 4 years from service commencement date with the option to extend (in accordance with the terms of the contract and at the authority's discretion) for: (a) a period of 1 year (i.e. 4 + 1); or (b) a period of 2 years (i.e. 4 + 2); or (c) a period of 2 years and a subsequent period of 1 year (4 + 2 + 1); or (d) 2 periods of 2 years (4 + 2 + 2); or (e) 2 periods of 2 years and a subsequent period of 1 year (4 + 2 + 2 + 1). Estimated value excluding VAT: Range: between 160 000 and 360 000 GBP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd3dcb45-bd42-4064-9abe-d88d01d16d84
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2016 - 1 Mar 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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