Planning

449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go

ESPO

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Planning

13 Jul 2017 at 08:52

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Procurement Organisation (ESPO) is initiating a tender process titled "449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go," aimed at providing complete meal concepts and hot food options. This procurement falls under the food and beverages sector and will take place in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated total value of £12 million, encompassing a framework agreement set to commence on 1st January 2018 and conclude on 31st December 2019. Interested parties should note that the deadline to express interest in this prior information notice is 7th September 2017, although specific tender documentation has yet to be released.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food supply chain, particularly those specialising in ready-to-eat meals, disposable catering supplies, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for these contracts, as the procurement process is designed to engage a range of public bodies, including local authorities and educational establishments throughout the UK. The anticipated demand for diverse meal concepts, including vegetarian options, offers a chance for businesses to grow their portfolios and develop partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go

Notice Description

ESPO National framework for the 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 No: 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 No: 2 - Bread and Wrap Based Concepts. Supply of bread or wrap products with a selection of sauces, dressings and marinated meats. Lot No: 3 - Pizzas, Pies, Hot Dogs and other Grab-and-Go Products. Supply of other street food and grab-and-go products, including but not limited to pizzas, pies and hot dogs. 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 of the European Parliament and of the Council, 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 1 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 and 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 express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '449_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '449_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc199ead-290c-4398-ac9f-ea330f00cd6c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Mrs Jane Smith
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162944056

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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