Scope
Description
Provision of a managed service to provide approximately 1000 inspections pro rata of food law inspections. This will include unannounced food hygiene inspections of risk category A, B, C, D and unrated premises. The food hygiene inspections would consist of compliant and non-compliant inspections for all risk categories. Where a food standards inspection of a 4 or 5 compliance assessment is due, this will be combined with the food hygiene inspection.
Total value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £194,500 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2028
- 3 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Details are specified in the ITT document"
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71356000 - Technical services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Conditions of participation
Details are specified in the ITT document"
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Will be determined by the cost per inspection. |
Cost | 60.00% |
| Quality | This criterion assesses the extent to which the food inspections completed by the provider meets quality standards defined in the food law COP. |
Quality | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJN-6757-NZZZ
Town Hall Forest Road
London
E17 4JF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Caroline Drewery
Telephone: 02084963000
Email: caroline.drewery@walthamforest.gov.uk
Website: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government