--- title: "Provision of Canned Food Parcels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7cdf689-874c-4789-bffd-99c4b0e3d2e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7cdf689-874c-4789-bffd-99c4b0e3d2e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7cdf689-874c-4789-bffd-99c4b0e3d2e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7cdf689-874c-4789-bffd-99c4b0e3d2e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2017-08-04" --- # Provision of Canned Food Parcels Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7cdf689-874c-4789-bffd-99c4b0e3d2e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7cdf689-874c-4789-bffd-99c4b0e3d2e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7cdf689-874c-4789-bffd-99c4b0e3d2e9.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross is currently in the Tender stage for the "Provision of Canned Food Parcels" procurement process. This initiative is categorised under goods, specifically within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. The tender was published on 4th August 2017, with a submission deadline set for 25th August 2017. The delivery scope includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other European locations. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in food supply, particularly those capable of providing canned food and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with the capacity to meet the delivery requirements within the stipulated time are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this procurement can enhance business growth through engagement in humanitarian efforts, notably in response to ongoing crises affecting vulnerable populations in Syria and nearby regions. ## Notice The British Red Cross (BRC) helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual crises. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand crises in their own communities. When the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives. The on-going crisis in Syria and its repercussions in surrounding countries is one of the larger operations BRC is presently engaged with, with approximately 23m GBP committed since mid-2011. The BRC response currently consists of emergency relief material and financial support; National Society capacity building and organisational support; support to the IFRC in coordinating the overall operational response; humanitarian advocacy messaging; and a preparedness to engage in recovery programming as opportunities allow. BRC is now planning to procure essential items to distribute to vulnerable affected population across Syria and the surrounding countries. Interested Tenderer(s) fulfilling the eligibility conditions and having the capacity and capability to supply the goods within the time and on the terms and conditions mentioned herein are requested to give their best and final offer and submit their Tender for the Canned Food Parcels. Details of the requirements can be found in the attached documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22aa3c27-802e-496e-a336-fd760279d04f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2017 - 24 Nov 2017 | | 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 | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15893100 - Food mixes - 15897300 - Food parcels - 44618420 - Food cans ## Release History - 4 Aug 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22aa3c27-802e-496e-a336-fd760279d04f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22aa3c27-802e-496e-a336-fd760279d04f 4th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG145993 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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