Tender

Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 15:30

Planning

29 Oct 2024 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has initiated a tender process for a "Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework" aimed at supplying assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies to various local authorities that offer in-house school catering services. This multi-supplier framework agreement will benefit members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, and potentially other London Boroughs may join. The procurement stage is currently active with an end date for tender submissions set for 14th April 2025. The framework agreement is expected to commence on 1st September 2025, lasting for a duration of 3 years plus an optional one-year extension, with an estimated total value of £27,000,000. The main delivery locations include schools, academies, and council premises within the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Thurrock Unitary, and others.

This tender provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in supplying groceries and frozen foods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking to expand their market reach within the public sector. Companies offering a range of dairy products, frozen fish, vegetables, canned goods, and soft drinks can significantly benefit from being included in this high-value framework. The open procedure procurement method ensures fair competition, as all interested suppliers can participate after registering on the Oracle Fusion e-tendering portal. This tender promotes business growth by enabling suppliers to foster long-term relationships with multiple local authorities, thereby securing consistent revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

Notice Description

Havering Council intends to commence a tender exercise for the award of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries to several local authorities who provide in-house school catering services. This agreement will be made available to members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group currently comprising of multiple East London authorities, with the option of other London Boroughs joining. Main site or place of performance: Schools, Academies, and Council Premises within the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Thurrock Unitary and others. * Framework Scope: The framework will coverassorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. Estimated Total Value * The framework is anticipated to have a total estimated value of PS27,000,000 over a duration of 3 + 1 years. To participate in this procurement, Potential Providers must first be registered on the Oracle Fusion e-tendering portal. Registration on to the portal is free. https://elfy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/FuseWelcome It is imperative that suppliers read all guidance documents on: * How to register as a supplier for the tender * How to submit a bid for the tender These documents are available to view here https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20071/doing_business_with_us/387/how_we_buy/2 Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through th e-tendering system. All information regarding this Tender can be downloaded from the Portal and completed submissions and additional documentation should be submitted in accordance with guidance accompanying this Tender. Tenderers have access to their own submission and are able to amend these until the tender deadline. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://elfy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/FuseWelcome Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://elfy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/FuseWelcome Additional information: The Authority's needs and requirements for the Contract are included in the procurement documentation. Following submissions of the completed SQs, the Authority will apply the selection stage criteria, as set out in the procurement documentation. Full details of the scope and requirements for the opportunity will be set out in the tender documentation to be issued by the Authority. All applicants are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of the Selection Questionnaire and the procurement process as a whole. Under no circumstances will the Authority or any of its advisors be liable for any costs or expenses borne by any applicant or such applicant's associated organisations or any of its advisors in this process whether the applicant is successful or otherwise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ee9f85-958b-4006-af61-ebf98d299dba
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

15229000 - Frozen fish products

15331170 - Frozen vegetables

15550000 - Assorted dairy products

15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

15897200 - Canned goods

15982000 - Soft drinks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
Rebecca Nippress
Contact Email
procurement.support@havering.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01708 434017

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

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