--- title: "FM20243 - Food Supplies and Disposables for the British Geological Survey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bddc9357-42cc-4b08-bde3-c86e89224957" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bddc9357-42cc-4b08-bde3-c86e89224957" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bddc9357-42cc-4b08-bde3-c86e89224957.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bddc9357-42cc-4b08-bde3-c86e89224957.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-07-02" --- # FM20243 - Food Supplies and Disposables for the British Geological Survey Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bddc9357-42cc-4b08-bde3-c86e89224957 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bddc9357-42cc-4b08-bde3-c86e89224957) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bddc9357-42cc-4b08-bde3-c86e89224957.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for "FM20243 - Food Supplies and Disposables for the British Geological Survey" in the food and beverages sector. Located in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, this procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 21st July 2021 at 11:00. The contract is expected to commence on 12th August 2021 and will last for two years, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed to ensure value for money for this public sector contract valued at £75,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those offering a variety of food products such as meat, fruit, vegetables, dairy, and disposables. Companies that focus on catering services or have experience working with public sector organisations may find themselves well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with a reputable public authority. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 21st July 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI Natural Environment Research Council is an independent, non-departmental public of Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). NERC's Head Office is in Polaris House in Swindon and is out of scope of this contract. NERC have two main components: * The British Antarctic Survey based in Cambridgeshire * The British Geological Survey based in Nottinghamshire The British Geological Survey (BGS) has a requirement for; Meat, Fruit, Vegetables, Dairy, Dry, Frozen, Chilled food products and disposables supplies for the in-house catering service at its Headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG. BGS as a public sector organisation is mandated to approach the market to seek the best possible value for money for the public purse. The new contract will be let for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 98S4356G7W Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb69ef2b-f383-4452-936a-db079384574a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2021 - 11 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 2 Jul 2021 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb69ef2b-f383-4452-936a-db079384574a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb69ef2b-f383-4452-936a-db079384574a 2nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d186d9cb-ae04-4534-be4e-a8f64fb84b46 FM20243 - Tender Documentation - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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