Published date: 18 August 2021

Last edited date: 18 August 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 18 September 2021, 2:20pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15300000

  • Fresh or frozen vegetables - 15331100

Location of contract

SW1A 0AA

Value of contract

£0 to £2,548,000

Procurement reference

FWK1142

Published date

18 August 2021

Closing date

18 September 2021

Closing time

2:20pm

Contract start date

25 October 2021

Contract end date

24 October 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Houses of Parliament seeks to establish a framework agreement with 3 to 4 suppliers to provide daily deliveries of fresh and prepared fruits and vegetables for use in the catering and restaurant facilities across both Houses.

Our catering services meet the needs of a working Houses of Parliament and are used by a wide number of people, such as visitors, staff, journalists and police officers and not just members.

The nature of a framework agreement means that the estimated cost (in this case £2.5M) is usually higher because that amount could potentially be split between multiple suppliers. However any supplier successfully appointed to the framework will be subject to monthly quotations to ensure any orders are given to the lowest priced supplier.

Tenders are required to ensure fair and open competition in the source of supply, and so this process will enable suppliers, including SMEs, to compete fairly for the award of the contract. Both the House of Lords and House of Commons routinely review their prices, adjusting when necessary, to ensure value for money to the taxpayer.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Parliamentary Procurement & Commercial Service

Address

Westminster
London
London
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom

Telephone

02072191600

Email

ppcs@parliament.uk