--- title: "Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Fresh and Frozen Meat and Poultry Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c9c5475-e1d0-47b0-9c4a-6664525a6b21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c9c5475-e1d0-47b0-9c4a-6664525a6b21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c9c5475-e1d0-47b0-9c4a-6664525a6b21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c9c5475-e1d0-47b0-9c4a-6664525a6b21.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING" published: "2024-04-11" --- # Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Fresh and Frozen Meat and Poultry Framework Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c9c5475-e1d0-47b0-9c4a-6664525a6b21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c9c5475-e1d0-47b0-9c4a-6664525a6b21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c9c5475-e1d0-47b0-9c4a-6664525a6b21.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416b5f90-affd-4d19-a943-4b5bf22aa7b8 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jun 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 1 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,500,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING | | Locality | ROMFORD | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM1 3BD | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products ## Release History - 11 Apr 2024 at 10:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416b5f90-affd-4d19-a943-4b5bf22aa7b8 - 9 Apr 2024 at 15:19 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416b5f90-affd-4d19-a943-4b5bf22aa7b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416b5f90-affd-4d19-a943-4b5bf22aa7b8 11th April 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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