Tender

Programmed Food Law Interventions

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 12:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is inviting tenders for the provision of programmed food law interventions, focusing on approximately 1000 food law inspections including hygiene assessments across various risk categories. This procurement process falls under the open method and is classified in the services category. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 5th September 2025. The contract will commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with the possibility of renewal. Interested parties should note that enquiries can be made until 29th August 2025. The procurement process is being managed through a below-threshold, open competition approach, ensuring transparent participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the technical services sector, particularly those specialising in food hygiene and safety inspections. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as they are identified as well-suited for participation. With potential growth in contracts for those demonstrating high-quality standards and cost efficiency, businesses adept in maintaining stringent compliance with food law standards will find this opportunity advantageous. Successful bidders can tap into long-term collaboration prospects with a public authority in the London region, supporting business growth and sector reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programmed Food Law Interventions

Notice Description

Provision of a managed service to provide approximately 1000 inspections pro rata of food law inspections. This will include unannounced food hygiene inspections of risk category A, B, C, D and unrated premises. The food hygiene inspections would consist of compliant and non-compliant inspections for all risk categories. Where a food standards inspection of a 4 or 5 compliance assessment is due, this will be combined with the food hygiene inspection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Details are specified in the ITT document"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048747-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Caroline Drewery
Contact Email
caroline.drewery@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02084963000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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