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title: "GSP1119 - Provision of Chocolates - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b043077-6006-4348-86d6-906757e48304"
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buyer: "PARLIAMENT UK"
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# GSP1119 - Provision of Chocolates - AWARD

Buyer: PARLIAMENT UK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b043077-6006-4348-86d6-906757e48304

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## Summary

The UK Parliament is awarding a contract, titled "GSP1119 - Provision of Chocolates," to supply a variety of chocolate products for the Houses of Commons and House of Lords retail services. The procurement process, characterised by an open application method, has reached the award stage following its completion. The contract, valued at £450,000, commenced on 7th April 2017 and will run until 6th April 2021, with the retail chocolate products set to be sold at various locations including the Parliamentary Estate, and potentially online. The procurement was initiated prior to the tender deadline of 11th November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in confectionery, particularly those with a focus on chocolate products. Companies that can provide a diverse range of chocolates, including seasonal items and specialty products, will be well-positioned to compete for future procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to seize this opportunity, as indicated by the suitability criteria that support their participation in the bidding process for these government contracts.

## Notice

The Houses of Parliament is seeking to appoint a supplier (or suppliers) to provide the Houses of Commons and House of Lords retail services with a wide range of chocolate products including mint creams, chocolate bars and seasonal items. These products will be sold in retail and catering outlets for all visitors to the Parliamentary Estate. Some products may also be sold online or at other locations at the discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f4be5e7-154e-452e-be1f-a0b94bf1e15c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2017 - 6 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PARLIAMENT UK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JA |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HOUSE OF DORCHESTER; LINDEN LADY CHOCOLATES; THE GROWN UP CHOCOLATE; THE STAS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15842100 - Chocolate

## Release History

- 17 May 2017 at 15:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f4be5e7-154e-452e-be1f-a0b94bf1e15c
- 17 May 2017 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f4be5e7-154e-452e-be1f-a0b94bf1e15c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f4be5e7-154e-452e-be1f-a0b94bf1e15c
  17th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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