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title: "449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go"
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# 449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e6bb735-fd74-415c-abff-7a8539f4f5f4

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdeda89-aa44-450f-b830-6173d13f38cb |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CHICKEN JOES LTD TRADING AS LOVE JOES; PASTA KING; SMARTFOOD; THEO'S FOOD; TUGO FOOD SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdeda89-aa44-450f-b830-6173d13f38cb
- 23 Oct 2017 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb610b9-3a8c-4e4a-9f49-41ab7dfd6777

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdeda89-aa44-450f-b830-6173d13f38cb
  8th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb610b9-3a8c-4e4a-9f49-41ab7dfd6777
  23rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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