--- title: "449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6dd6d8bb-e792-4126-8691-0c300cd2ec24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dd6d8bb-e792-4126-8691-0c300cd2ec24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dd6d8bb-e792-4126-8691-0c300cd2ec24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dd6d8bb-e792-4126-8691-0c300cd2ec24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2017-07-13" --- # 449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dd6d8bb-e792-4126-8691-0c300cd2ec24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dd6d8bb-e792-4126-8691-0c300cd2ec24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dd6d8bb-e792-4126-8691-0c300cd2ec24.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc199ead-290c-4398-ac9f-ea330f00cd6c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Sep 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies ## Release History - 13 Jul 2017 at 08:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc199ead-290c-4398-ac9f-ea330f00cd6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc199ead-290c-4398-ac9f-ea330f00cd6c 13th July 2017 - Future 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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