Tender

Provision of Catering Services at the British High Commission Islamabad

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

14 Sep 2017 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking tenders for the provision of catering services at the British High Commission in Islamabad. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focused on food, beverages, tobacco and related products. It was published on 14th September 2017 and is currently in the active stage of the procurement process. The tender period will conclude on 13th October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and run until 30th November 2019. An estimated budget of £50,000 has been allocated for this service.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering and food service industry, particularly those offering multi-cuisine options and able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer values their capabilities. Companies that excel in providing cost-effective, quality food services for institutional or corporate clients will find this project aligns well with their offerings and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services at the British High Commission Islamabad

Notice Description

The overall objective of this assignment will be to plan and provide a high quality and 'on premises' canteen services at the Cafeteria located in the compound of British High Commission in Islamabad. The services should be cost effective and should efficiently cater to healthy multi-cuisine dietary preferences, maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, both at the place of preparation and at the cafeteria. Catering Service provider will be required to provide meals, snacks and beverages for Authority employees and other residents on compound daily, particularly during office hours on chargeable basis. The Contractor will provide first class catering services of food that is cooked / prepared in a safe and hygienic environment elsewhere and transported to BHC compound in safe and hygienic containers and transport facility (Insulated/refrigerated if transported for more than 30 minutes). Being a largely open plan office, staff will be encouraged to dine in the cafeteria. Although any major cooking is not being asked for, facilities for storage, small quantity refrigeration, food warming and dish washing exist in the cafeteria. Additional information: Please refer Project No 1408/ ITT No 1926

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5d174d9-bb90-49fd-85e9-ab6de25d1ced
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d128189-a796-4c5d-910a-2669e0e17fec
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 1-2 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Ankita Singh
Contact Email
ankita.singh@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI, INDIA
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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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