Planning

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Fresh and Frozen Meat and Poultry Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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Planning

11 Apr 2024 at 10:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Apr 2024 at 15:19

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has announced a tender for a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply fresh & frozen meat and poultry to local authorities providing in-house school catering services. The estimated value of the framework is £8,500,000 over 3 + 1 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including a Market Engagement Event on 15 May 2024 and the expected commencement of the framework on 30 September 2024.

This tender by the London Borough of Havering provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of fresh & frozen meat and poultry to compete for a significant contract within the catering industry in London. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in catering services are well-suited to participate in this competitive tender process, which offers the potential for business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Fresh and Frozen Meat and Poultry Framework

Notice Description

Havering Council intend to commence a tender exercise for the award of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of fresh & frozen meat and poultry 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 five East London and one Unitary authority, with the option of other London Boroughs joining. Estimated Value: The framework is anticipated to have an estimated value of PS8,500,000 over 3 + 1 years. Procurement Procedure: The procurement procedure anticipated for this framework will be communicated in the forthcoming Contract Notice. Potential procurement routes include Open, Restricted, or Competitive Dialogue, subject to preliminary market engagement outcomes. Market Engagement: Before the formal procurement process, the London Borough of Havering wishes to engage with the market to understand potential suppliers' capabilities, innovation opportunities, and sustainability practices. Interested suppliers are invited to a market engagement event scheduled for 15 May 2024. Anticipated Timeline: Market Engagement Event: 15 May 2024 Publication of Contract Notice: 17 June 2024 Framework Commencement: 30 September 2024 Further Information: Suppliers interested in participating in the market engagement event and receiving further information about this procurement can express their interest by contacting Sarah Hales - Sarah.Hales@havering.gov.uk or Procurement.Support@havering.gov.uk and reference "Fresh & Frozen Meat & Poultry Framework" in the email subject title. Legal Disclaimer: This Prior Information Notice is for preliminary information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Participation in the market engagement does not prejudice suppliers' participation in future procurement. The contracting authority reserves the right to amend or cancel the procurement process at any stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416b5f90-affd-4d19-a943-4b5bf22aa7b8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 1 Oct 2027 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BD
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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