Tender

Providing Canteen Services in British Embassy, Kathmandu

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 Dec 2019 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Dec 2018 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing canteen services at the British Embassy in Kathmandu is currently at the active tender stage, having been published on 20th December 2018. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is overseeing this procurement, which falls under the services category, specifically classified as canteen services (CPV Code: 55510000). The tender is open until 11th January 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 11th February 2019 and last until 10th February 2021. Interested parties are required to register on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal to access tender documents and submit their bids.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and food services to expand their operations by providing high-quality meal options for more than 200 staff and families associated with the British Embassy. Businesses that focus on fresh and hygienically prepared food, particularly those who can cater to large-volume institutions, are well-suited to compete. The process is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering a competitive environment for those with the necessary capabilities in canteen service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Canteen Services in British Embassy, Kathmandu

Notice Description

The overall objective of this assignment will be to plan and provide a high quality and fresh canteen/catering services in the compound of British Embassy in Kathmandu. Canteen Service provider will be required to provide meals, snacks and beverages for One HMG staff and other residents on compound daily, particularly during office hours on chargeable basis. The Contractor will provide first class catering services largely being cooked / prepared on the premises in a safe and hygienic environment. Being a largely open plan office, staff will be encouraged to dine in the canteen. We currently have 200 plus staff members and families .Based on our experience, more than 75 staff uses the canteen facility on a daily basis. The Recipient of services Following will be the principle recipient of the services: - All One HMG staff and families working and/or living on/off compound - All contractual staff on compound - Occasional visitors to the compound Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 2045, ITT 2764 : Provision Of Canteen Services In British Embassy, Kathmandu How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee620576-06e9-43b5-bcd3-20ae64d08441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af522c3e-3f25-4db6-ad73-65a3fa76fb22
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55510000 - Canteen services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI 110021
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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