--- title: "Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59172ccc-828b-4abb-b926-e910e4b81c91.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ee9f85-958b-4006-af61-ebf98d299dba | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING | | Locality | ROMFORD | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM1 3BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Havering | | Electoral ward | St Edward's | | Westminster constituency | Romford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### 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 ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ee9f85-958b-4006-af61-ebf98d299dba - 29 Oct 2024 at 16:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50aa98a9-1955-4d48-8811-cba531758c7d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ee9f85-958b-4006-af61-ebf98d299dba 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50aa98a9-1955-4d48-8811-cba531758c7d 29th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.havering.gov.uk - https://elfy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/FuseWelcome - https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20071/doing_business_with_us/387/how_we_buy/2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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