--- title: "Tender for Food Hygiene and Food Standard Inspections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-baf76cc4-0fd7-438f-9309-f594687acfbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-baf76cc4-0fd7-438f-9309-f594687acfbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baf76cc4-0fd7-438f-9309-f594687acfbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baf76cc4-0fd7-438f-9309-f594687acfbf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-19" --- # Tender for Food Hygiene and Food Standard Inspections Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baf76cc4-0fd7-438f-9309-f594687acfbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-baf76cc4-0fd7-438f-9309-f594687acfbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baf76cc4-0fd7-438f-9309-f594687acfbf.json) ## Summary Southend-on-Sea City Council is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of food hygiene and food standard inspections, targeting qualified contractors to support its Food Business Establishments. This tender, titled "Tender for Food Hygiene and Food Standard Inspections," falls under the industry category of hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, with additional emphasis on environmental services. The project is situated in the East of England and key dates include the deadline for clarification requests on 6th December 2024, and the submission deadline for tender responses on 17th December 2024. The contract is set to commence on 24th January 2025 and will conclude on 23rd January 2030. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in food safety and environmental services. Ideal candidates would be well-suited businesses with a strong background in public health, food safety inspections, and compliance with legislative requirements. The open procedure invites competitive participation, allowing businesses that meet the financial, insurance, and competency criteria to bid. Successful contractors can expect to engage in long-term service delivery and establish a strong partnership with Southend-on-Sea City Council over the next five years. ## Notice Southend-on-Sea City Council (the Council) are seeking electronic tender responses, as part of a competitive procurement process, to appoint a Contractor to support in the provisioning of the Council's food hygiene and food standards inspections of Food Business Establishments. The suitably qualified Contractor will be required to provide trained Inspectors to undertake food hygiene and food standards inspections and associated activities (Inspections). The minimum competencies and requirements required of each Inspector and the Contractor are confirmed in Section B (Specification) of the Tender Documents. The Contractor will also be required to ensure the competency of each Inspector on an ongoing basis in relation to hazard spotting and the health and safety issues evident at the time of an inspection. Other requirements and detail relating to the proposed Contract such as reporting, legislative compliance, record keeping, data protection, Social Value and contract management are covered as part of the Tender Documents. The Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents: 14:00 Friday 6th December 2024 The deadline for submission of Tender Responses is: 14:00 Tuesday 17th December 2024 The Minimum Level Requirements of the procurement process are covered in detail in the Tender Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to the required documentation to be submitted, Financial Standing, Insurance and all mandatory requirements. In regard to the evaluation the elements which are "scored" or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c89e7cc-83f3-423e-b058-3b62c1ce04ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2030 | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c89e7cc-83f3-423e-b058-3b62c1ce04ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c89e7cc-83f3-423e-b058-3b62c1ce04ed 19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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