--- title: "GSP1278 - Vending Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49b626e8-d66a-48c8-997e-37ce3e77b799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49b626e8-d66a-48c8-997e-37ce3e77b799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49b626e8-d66a-48c8-997e-37ce3e77b799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49b626e8-d66a-48c8-997e-37ce3e77b799.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK PARLIAMENT" published: "2022-03-15" --- # GSP1278 - Vending Services Buyer: UK PARLIAMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49b626e8-d66a-48c8-997e-37ce3e77b799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49b626e8-d66a-48c8-997e-37ce3e77b799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49b626e8-d66a-48c8-997e-37ce3e77b799.json) ## Summary The UK Parliament is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a new Vending Service (GSP1278) aimed at supporting its Catering Services. This service is intended to operate 24 hours a day throughout the year, serving food and drinks to Members of Parliament, their staff, and guests in locations where catering facilities are not readily available. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon (UK time) on 28 March 2022. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, with the contract set to begin on 1 May 2022 and end on 30 April 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, classified under the goods category with a specific focus on vending machines. The geographical location for this opportunity is London, specifically Westminster, SW1A 0AA. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in vending and catering services, particularly those capable of providing 24-hour support and diverse food and drink offerings. Companies specialising in vending machine provision, catering supplies, and catering equipment would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, businesses that can ensure compliance with the operational requirements and demonstrate a strong service commitment would likely excel in this competitive procurement process. Firms interested in participating should prepare to navigate the e-procurement portal and ensure their documentation is uploaded prior to the deadline. ## Notice The House of Commons [The "Authority"] Catering Services is seeking to introduce a new Vending Service, that will operate 24 hours per day throughout the year (including Sundays and Bank Holidays), to offer food and drinks to Members' of Parliament, their staff, the workplace community and guests; the service is expected to operate predominantly in locations without proximity to a catering facility and serving as an 'out of hours' service when venues may be closed. Additional information: The ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSP1278 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon - UK time) on 28 March 2022. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbad63d-14e7-465f-8893-e00cd55d4cce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | UK PARLIAMENT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 0AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients - 39222000 - Catering supplies - 39310000 - Catering equipment - 42933000 - Vending machines - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2022 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbad63d-14e7-465f-8893-e00cd55d4cce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbad63d-14e7-465f-8893-e00cd55d4cce 15th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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