Tender

Tender for Food Hygiene and Food Standard Inspections

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of food hygiene and food standard inspections, targeting qualified contractors to support its Food Business Establishments. This tender, titled "Tender for Food Hygiene and Food Standard Inspections," falls under the industry category of hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, with additional emphasis on environmental services. The project is situated in the East of England and key dates include the deadline for clarification requests on 6th December 2024, and the submission deadline for tender responses on 17th December 2024. The contract is set to commence on 24th January 2025 and will conclude on 23rd January 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in food safety and environmental services. Ideal candidates would be well-suited businesses with a strong background in public health, food safety inspections, and compliance with legislative requirements. The open procedure invites competitive participation, allowing businesses that meet the financial, insurance, and competency criteria to bid. Successful contractors can expect to engage in long-term service delivery and establish a strong partnership with Southend-on-Sea City Council over the next five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Food Hygiene and Food Standard Inspections

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council (the Council) are seeking electronic tender responses, as part of a competitive procurement process, to appoint a Contractor to support in the provisioning of the Council's food hygiene and food standards inspections of Food Business Establishments. The suitably qualified Contractor will be required to provide trained Inspectors to undertake food hygiene and food standards inspections and associated activities (Inspections). The minimum competencies and requirements required of each Inspector and the Contractor are confirmed in Section B (Specification) of the Tender Documents. The Contractor will also be required to ensure the competency of each Inspector on an ongoing basis in relation to hazard spotting and the health and safety issues evident at the time of an inspection. Other requirements and detail relating to the proposed Contract such as reporting, legislative compliance, record keeping, data protection, Social Value and contract management are covered as part of the Tender Documents. The Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents: 14:00 Friday 6th December 2024 The deadline for submission of Tender Responses is: 14:00 Tuesday 17th December 2024 The Minimum Level Requirements of the procurement process are covered in detail in the Tender Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to the required documentation to be submitted, Financial Standing, Insurance and all mandatory requirements. In regard to the evaluation the elements which are "scored" or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baf76cc4-0fd7-438f-9309-f594687acfbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c89e7cc-83f3-423e-b058-3b62c1ce04ed
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2030 Over 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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