--- title: "175_23 Catering Disposables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6124e66a-afe4-460e-8699-f387603770a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6124e66a-afe4-460e-8699-f387603770a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6124e66a-afe4-460e-8699-f387603770a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6124e66a-afe4-460e-8699-f387603770a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2023-08-15" --- # 175_23 Catering Disposables Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6124e66a-afe4-460e-8699-f387603770a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6124e66a-afe4-460e-8699-f387603770a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6124e66a-afe4-460e-8699-f387603770a8.json) ## Summary The buying organisation Espo has awarded a contract for the supply of catering disposables, including paper, plastic, biodegradable, tableware, foil products, and more, with delivery to their distribution centre in Leicester. The total contract value is £937,481.76, with a contract period from 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded on 5th July 2023, following an open procurement procedure. The deadline for the tender was 30th September 2022, and the contract includes the option to extend for up to a further 27 months. This catering disposables contract awarded by Espo presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the catering industry offering disposable products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses suited to providing catering disposables are encouraged to participate. With a focus on financial stability checks and credit ratings, this contract ensures ongoing monitoring to maintain supplier credibility. Businesses interested in catering disposables can explore further opportunities with Espo through the awarded framework agreement. ## Notice The supply of catering disposables including but limited to: * Paper cups, plates, bowls and bags * Plastic cups, containers, cutlery and food bags * Biodegradable cups, containers and bagasse products * Serviettes, napkins, doilies and tableware * Foil containers, trays, dishes and roll * Miscellaneous catering disposables All products for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester. Lot 1 - Paper Products Lot 2 - Plastic Products Lot 3 - Biodegradable Products Lot 4 - Tableware Products Lot 5 - Aluminium Foil Products Lot 6 - Miscellaneous Products Lot 7 - Contingency Supply Lot The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 27 months (maximum total period of 4 years). The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; 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 are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3918e2-4c9b-466d-8972-adba63618e37 | | 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 | 15 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,440,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £937,481 | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 11 | | Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; BB PACKAGING; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; BUNZL UK LIMITED (T/A BUNZL CATERING SUPPLIES; CATERERS SUPPLIES; CROMWELL POLYTHENE; GM PACKAGING (UK; NOBISCO; OPULENT COLLECTION; PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED (T/A PATTERSONS WEST MIDLANDS; WILLIAM DAVIES CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 32354800 - Cling film - 33764000 - Paper serviettes - 37823100 - Greaseproof paper - 39221130 - Food containers - 39221200 - Tableware - 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies - 39222110 - Disposable cutlery and plates - 39222120 - Disposable cups - 39222200 - Food trays ## Release History - 15 Aug 2023 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3918e2-4c9b-466d-8972-adba63618e37 - 15 Sep 2022 at 10:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3da0b87-ab6f-4424-be73-58cdbf45bb95 - 23 Aug 2022 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3da0b87-ab6f-4424-be73-58cdbf45bb95 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3918e2-4c9b-466d-8972-adba63618e37 15th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3da0b87-ab6f-4424-be73-58cdbf45bb95 15th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023859-2023 Find a Tender Contract award notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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