Planning

FWK4001 - Provision of Fresh Fish & Seafood

THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 11:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons seeks interested parties for the provision of fresh fish and seafood, as noted in the tender reference FWK4001. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a specific focus on the goods industry category of prepared and preserved fish. Located in London, the process targets suppliers who can deliver to the UK, with a significant budget of GBP 2,313,360 allocated. Key stakeholders should note the engagement end date is set for 17th July 2025, providing a deadline to express interest in this opportunity.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the seafood industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. With the Houses of Parliament as the buying entity, this contract could offer long-term supply opportunities and substantial business growth. Companies suited to competing in this procurement are those that can supply high-quality fresh and preserved fish to meet the needs of a prestigious institution in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FWK4001 - Provision of Fresh Fish & Seafood

Notice Description

Request for Information for provision of fresh fish and seafood - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037074-2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15620213-bd54-44e3-87be-fe6fd1a5a2c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d44b02-c7b6-4701-9823-46dc6dde3b19
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,313,360 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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