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title: "Supply of Meal Vouchers to the British Embassy Lisbon"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-816c45dc-3489-4685-be04-acb34ac471c2"
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buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# Supply of Meal Vouchers to the British Embassy Lisbon

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-816c45dc-3489-4685-be04-acb34ac471c2

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking suppliers for the provision of Meal Vouchers to the British Embassy in Lisbon. This tender, titled "Supply of Meal Vouchers to the British Embassy Lisbon," falls under the restaurant and food-serving services category (CPV code 55300000). The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for wide participation, and the tender period is set to close on 7th March 2022. The initial contract period is for two years, starting from 1st July 2022, with the possibility of three 12-month extensions subject to mutual agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in food services and vouchers, particularly those with experience in supplying meal vouchers or electronic payment solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to grow their operations while catering to the needs of the British Embassy staff in Lisbon. Businesses with the capability to provide services across various regions, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and mainland Europe, would be especially well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Supply of Meal Vouchers to the British Embassy Lisbon staff. Under Portuguese labour law the Embassy is obliged to provide Country Based staff a monthly meal allowance. The allowance is paid through a pre-paid electronic card that permits the use of the allowance with suppliers linked to the food area (supermarkets and restaurants). An initial contract period is for 2 years with 3 optional extensions of 12 months subject to a mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd96fbd-6865-4658-8b6f-b67def35b06d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd96fbd-6865-4658-8b6f-b67def35b06d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd96fbd-6865-4658-8b6f-b67def35b06d
  24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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