Tender

Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    17th February 2025 15:30:05 PM

    Tender Deadline

    14th April 2025 11:00:00 AM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    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 £27,000,000 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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

    Framework

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    03142500
    15229000
    15331170
    15550000
    15810000
    15897200
    15982000

    CPV Division(s)

    03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
    15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

  • Awarding Authority

    LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

    Buyer Name

    Rebecca Nippress

    Buyer Email

    Procurement.Support@havering.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    01708 434017

    Buyer Address

    Town Hall, Main Road

    ROMFORD

    RM13BB

    England

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Planning

Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    29th October 2024 16:54:49 PM

    Planning Deadline

    31st December 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    The London Borough of Havering, on behalf of various local authorities, intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries. This framework will support members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, with participation open to additional London Boroughs. Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. The framework is anticipated to have a total estimated value of £27,000,000 over a duration of 3 + 1 years. Market Engagement • Prior to the formal procurement, the London Borough of Havering is conducting market engagement to understand supplier capabilities, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices. • Event Date: 22 January 2025 • Interested suppliers: Suppliers interested in the market engagement event should email Sarah Hales at Sarah.Hales@havering.gov.uk and Beverley Allen at Beverley.Allen@havering.gov.uk or the Procurement Team at Procurement.Support@havering.gov.uk, using the subject Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework. Anticipated Timeline • Market Engagement Event: 22 January 2025 • Publication of Contract Notice: 17 March 2025 • Framework Commencement: June 2025 Procurement Procedure • The procurement procedure will be confirmed in the Contract Notice, with possible routes including Open, Restricted, or Competitive Dialogue, depending on the results of the preliminary market engagement. Additional Information • This PIN is intended for information and early engagement purposes only. It does not constitute a formal call for competition, and participation in the market engagement does not affect suppliers' eligibility to participate in future procurement stages. • The contracting authority reserves the right to amend or cancel the procurement process at any time.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

    Framework

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    03142500
    15229000
    15331170
    15550000
    15810000
    15890000
    15982000

    CPV Division(s)

    03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
    15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

  • Awarding Authority

    LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

    Buyer Name

    Sarah Hales

    Buyer Email

    Sarah.Hales@havering.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    01708 434343

    Buyer Address

    Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, Essex

    ROMFORD

    RM13BB

    England

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