Planning

Royal Docks Food and Beverage Strategy

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

20 May 2024 at 13:44

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London organisation is planning a procurement process for the "Royal Docks Food and Beverage Strategy" in the Research and Development industry category. The tender aims to develop a 5-year strategy aligned with local priorities to grow the Food and Beverage ecosystem in London. The procurement stage is currently at the Planning phase, with a budget of £140,000 and a contract period starting on 2nd September 2024 and ending on 31st August 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in research and development services related to the Food and Beverage sector. Businesses with expertise in strategic planning, community development, and urban agriculture would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested parties can expect tender documents to be issued in the week commencing 10th June 2024, with a closing date for responses three weeks after issuance. The procurement process is an open procedure managed by Transport for London on behalf of the GLA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Docks Food and Beverage Strategy

Notice Description

The Royal Docks Team (RDT) seek a delivery partner to develop a 5 year Food and Beverage (F&B) Strategy and supporting programme aimed at growing the F&B ecosystem, supporting communities aspirations collaborating with existing and new F&B business to creatively address sectoral challenges. The strategy and programme will be aligned with both Mayoral and London Borough of Newham priorities focused on delivering tangible benefits to residents, businesses and visitors. Working with community and business partners will be key to developing an ambitious programme that offers the opportunity for a partner to make a major impact and contribution to the longer term, sustainable prosperity of the Royal Docks. The strategy and programme, which will include at least one major capital project (subject to a successful application to the Royal Docks Good Growth Fund application) and may include working with partners to develop affordable food marketplaces, community cafe developments, urban agriculture, potentially at scale, while supporting and growing the existing F&B business ecosystem. We would expect the delivery partner, supported by the RDT, to develop further complementary projects and source funding. Central to the overall programme will be skills development and training aligned to the Royal Docks Delivery Plan and the London Food Board priorities. Further to ensure effective governance and representation a local Food Board will be developed by the RDT and partner comprising the local community, business and key stakeholders to inform and advise on the programme. Consortia or partnerships with a nominated lead partner are encouraged and welcome. The procurement process is managed by TfL on behalf of the GLA. If you wish to express an interest in being invited to tender for this opportunity please do so via email to tobiseriki@tfl.gov.uk. The closing date for expressing an interest is Friday 7 June 2024. We expect to then issue tender documents to all interested suppliers via TfL's e-tendering system, SAP Ariba, in the week commencing 10 June 2024 (which will contain a more detailed specification of requirements), with three weeks then given to submit a response. In order to receive the tender documents you will need to register on the portal before the tender is issued. We will reply to your Expression of Interest with details of how to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4b7c77-de5e-4066-9f68-b85338b1b8c7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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