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GSP1119 - Provision of Chocolates - AWARD

PARLIAMENT UK

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Parliament is awarding a contract, titled "GSP1119 - Provision of Chocolates," to supply a variety of chocolate products for the Houses of Commons and House of Lords retail services. The procurement process, characterised by an open application method, has reached the award stage following its completion. The contract, valued at £450,000, commenced on 7th April 2017 and will run until 6th April 2021, with the retail chocolate products set to be sold at various locations including the Parliamentary Estate, and potentially online. The procurement was initiated prior to the tender deadline of 11th November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in confectionery, particularly those with a focus on chocolate products. Companies that can provide a diverse range of chocolates, including seasonal items and specialty products, will be well-positioned to compete for future procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to seize this opportunity, as indicated by the suitability criteria that support their participation in the bidding process for these government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSP1119 - Provision of Chocolates - AWARD

Notice Description

The Houses of Parliament is seeking to appoint a supplier (or suppliers) to provide the Houses of Commons and House of Lords retail services with a wide range of chocolate products including mint creams, chocolate bars and seasonal items. These products will be sold in retail and catering outlets for all visitors to the Parliamentary Estate. Some products may also be sold online or at other locations at the discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b043077-6006-4348-86d6-906757e48304
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f4be5e7-154e-452e-be1f-a0b94bf1e15c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15842100 - Chocolate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2017 - 6 Apr 2021 4-5 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
PARLIAMENT UK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HOUSE OF DORCHESTER

LINDEN LADY CHOCOLATES

THE GROWN UP CHOCOLATE

THE STAS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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