--- title: "ADC - Food Hygiene Inspection Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f5942a3-5b8b-4ae0-8024-b833ae3a0032" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f5942a3-5b8b-4ae0-8024-b833ae3a0032" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f5942a3-5b8b-4ae0-8024-b833ae3a0032.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f5942a3-5b8b-4ae0-8024-b833ae3a0032.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-16" --- # ADC - Food Hygiene Inspection Services Buyer: ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f5942a3-5b8b-4ae0-8024-b833ae3a0032 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f5942a3-5b8b-4ae0-8024-b833ae3a0032) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f5942a3-5b8b-4ae0-8024-b833ae3a0032.json) ## Summary The Arun District Council is currently conducting a tender for "ADC - Food Hygiene Inspection Services" aimed at providing comprehensive food hygiene inspections within the council's jurisdiction in West Sussex. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that closes at 2pm on 13th December 2021. The contract is valued at £60,000 and spans a period from 4th January 2022 to 3rd January 2025, with a minimum requirement for 100 inspections per year, allowing flexibility for up to 250 inspections annually. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in hygiene services and related sectors. Businesses that can offer food hygiene inspection expertise and demonstrate compliance with the Food Standards Agency's regulations would be particularly suited to participate in this tender. With a flexible demand for services and the potential for a long-term contract, successful bidders can establish a strong foothold in the local market while contributing to public health standards. ## Notice Arun District Council (ADC) is seeking to procure a contractor to undertake food hygiene food inspections (official Food Controls), on behalf of ADC at businesses identified by ADC. Required services are detailed throughout this specification document and will include (but not be limited to) full inspections, partial inspections, and audits in accordance with latest version of the Food Standards Agency's Food Law Code of Practice England. These requirements shall be conducted in accordance with the aforementioned legislation in a format that adheres to the relevant legislation and ADC's requirements. Inspections will be conducted within Arun District councils' area on behalf of the Council. The number of inspections per annum required of the Contractor shall be variable. However, the Contract shall provide for undertaking a minimum number of 100 inspections per annum and the overall number expected to be completed shall range between 100 and 250 per annum. The Contractor shall be required to respond flexibly to the demand for inspections and as instructed by the Council and which shall be paid for in line with the submitted pricing schedule. How to obtain the Tender Documents Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current. The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs, namely 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Your completed 'Tender Return Document(s)' should be submitted via 'In-tend' by 2pm on Monday 13th December 2021. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender, download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge) can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive ... Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82801990-1c8f-4748-8a03-1cb16b5d21c1 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN17 5LF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Arun | | Electoral ward | River | | Westminster constituency | Bognor Regis and Littlehampton | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85142300 - Hygiene services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82801990-1c8f-4748-8a03-1cb16b5d21c1 - 15 Nov 2021 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82801990-1c8f-4748-8a03-1cb16b5d21c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82801990-1c8f-4748-8a03-1cb16b5d21c1 16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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