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Prison Food Benchmarking

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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27 Mar 2017 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Prison Food Benchmarking" aimed at comparing and tracking market prices for food products supplied to prisons. This contract, valued at £384,000, falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procurement method. The procurement period ended on 28 September 2016, with the contract period running from 9 March 2017 to 1 February 2021. The services will be delivered across various regions within the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South East.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical services or food supply chain analysis, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in food pricing and market analysis. Companies that have the capability to track product prices, prepare comparative reports, and adapt to the dynamic market conditions within the food supply sector will find this procurement appealing. Engaging in this contract can help such businesses expand their footprint within public sector contracts related to food supply and monitoring services.

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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 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 is set out in the Specification. The Authority may extend 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). The value of the contract stated takes into account the maximum permissible term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f6e2af-9092-4e7d-81bb-a005ec652994
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2017 - 1 Feb 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
Les Cook / Andrew Knight
Contact Email
mojprocurementfood@justice.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7EH
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUENELLES

Further Information

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