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449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go

Espo

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jan 2018 at 10:34

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Tender

23 Oct 2017 at 11:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Espo, focuses on the provision of complete meal concepts and hot food-to-go items under the title "449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go". This tender falls within the food and beverage industry category and is available for use by various public bodies across the UK. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20 November 2017 at 12:00 noon. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is £12,000,000, which includes an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 January 2018 and will run until 31 December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in food production and supply. Businesses that provide meal solutions, including pasta, rice, and pizza kits, will be well positioned to compete in this tender. Suppliers that can offer innovative, ready-to-eat meal concepts or high-quality hot food products are encouraged to participate, given the framework's provisions for local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go

Notice Description

Supply of complete meal concepts such as pasta, rice or noodle pots and hot food-to-go items including filled wraps, pizzas and more. Lot 1: Pasta, Rice and Noodle Based Meals. Supply of meat based and vegetarian sauces with a selection of pasta, rice and noodles designed to be served in light weight disposable food containers. Lot 2: Bread and Wrap Based Concepts. Supply of bread or wrap products with a selection of sauces, dressings and marinated chicken. Lot 3: Pizza Kits. Supply of complete pizza kits including ready-to-bake bases, sauce, cheese and various toppings. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '449_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/11/2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e6bb735-fd74-415c-abff-7a8539f4f5f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdeda89-aa44-450f-b830-6173d13f38cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Espo
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Chicken Joes Ltd trading as Love Joes

Pasta King UK Limited

Smartfood UK Limited

TUGO FOOD SYSTEMS LIMITED

Theo's Food Company Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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