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title: "175_19 - Supply of Catering Disposables"
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# 175_19 - Supply of Catering Disposables

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9400feb1-819b-44ea-b3f7-71257d29b670

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO (The Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), based in Leicester, seeking suppliers for the tender titled "175_19 - Supply of Catering Disposables". This procurement falls under the goods category and encompasses various items including paper, plastic, and biodegradable catering disposables. The open procedure tender was published on 15th August 2018, with a completion status, and the delivery of these goods is to commence from 1st March 2019, lasting until 31st March 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £740,000, with a tender submission deadline that ended on 14th September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers providing paper, plastic, and biodegradable products would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their reach and establish long-term contracts with a recognised purchasing organisation such as ESPO, enhancing their market position in the catering sector.

## Notice

The supply of catering disposables including: * 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 For delivery to the ESPO 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. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '175_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b04ddff-5ff1-417d-8aa8-7c4d85d9fcf5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £740,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £740,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ABENA; ALL PURPOSE CLEANING & CATERING SUPPLIES; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; BUNZL CATERING SUPPLIES; CATERERS SUPPLIES; CROMWELL POLYTHENE; TRI-STAR PACKAGING SUPPLIES; VALLEY NORTHERN; WILKES CATERING SUPPLIES LT |

## 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

- 7 Jan 2019 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b04ddff-5ff1-417d-8aa8-7c4d85d9fcf5
- 15 Aug 2018 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76657518-8418-4d7b-80c1-00b6a2c1cbf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b04ddff-5ff1-417d-8aa8-7c4d85d9fcf5
  7th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76657518-8418-4d7b-80c1-00b6a2c1cbf3
  15th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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