--- title: "Provision of Food Law Intervention Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801525" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801525" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801525.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801525.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-28" --- # Provision of Food Law Intervention Services Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801525 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801525) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801525.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender for the provision of Food Law Intervention Services, within the scope of their public service in the County of Orkney. This procurement is classified under the general public services category and is aimed at conducting programmed food law interventions at food-related businesses across Orkney. The tender, identified by the reference JND532417, occupies the current procurement stage and is using an open procedure. Interested parties need to submit their electronic proposals by 14th July 2025 at noon, while the awarding phase is set to begin shortly thereafter on the same day at 2 PM. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food safety inspections, food hygiene, and standards compliance. With a contract period spanning up to three years and an estimated budget of £250,000, it could offer substantial growth for companies with expertise in routine inspections and management system updates. Firms that are well-acquainted with post-inspection processes, including report preparation for premises owners, and those capable of handling interventions for different groups of food businesses, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, businesses interested in expanding their services in the Orkney region would find this tender particularly beneficial. Candidates are required to comply with the selection criteria outlined in the SPD Scotland module to be considered. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council as the Competent Food Authority for the County of Orkney is inviting tenders for the provision of programmed food law interventions at food businesses throughout the county of Orkney. The contract will run over a period of up to three years, with activity being commissioned as a planned programme of visits over the course of the three-year period. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Orkney Islands Council as the Competent Food Authority for the County of Orkney is inviting tenders for the provision of programmed food law interventions at food businesses throughout the county of Orkney. The contract will run over a period of up to three years, with activity being commissioned as a planned programme of visits over the course of the three-year period. In this document, unless otherwise stated the term "food law" includes food hygiene, food safety and food standards. The provision of service covers the inspection for compliance with food law of allocated food businesses in groups 3, 2 and 1 but not the inspection of approved premises. It covers premises that will be due a routine programmed intervention during the period 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 and some legacy premises. It includes undertaking post inspection actions including preparation of a letter for premises owners and updating the Council's computerised case management system (currently Civica APP). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542222 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction - 90714000 - Environmental auditing ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542222 - 12 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532417 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532417&idx=1 12th June 2025 - 001 - Provision of Food Law Programmed Intervention Services ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532417&idx=2 12th June 2025 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532417&idx=3 12th June 2025 - Appendix 2 - Structure and Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532417&idx=4 12th June 2025 - Appendix 3 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532417&idx=5 12th June 2025 - Appendix 4 - Sample Intervention Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532417 Provision of Food Law Intervention Services - Orkney Islands Council as the Competent Food Authority for the County of Orkney is inviting tenders for the provision of programmed food law interventions at food businesses throughout the county of Orkney. The contract will run over a period of up to three years, with activity being commissioned as a planned programme of visits over the course of the three-year period. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542222 Provision of Food Law Intervention Services - Orkney Islands Council as the Competent Food Authority for the County of Orkney is inviting tenders for the provision of programmed food law interventions at food businesses throughout the county of Orkney. The contract will run over a period of up to three years, with activity being commissioned as a planned programme of visits over the course of the three-year period. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801525 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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