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title: "The Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a411"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# The Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a411

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "The Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables." This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically related to disposable catering supplies, and is designated for locations primarily in the UKD4 region, particularly schools. The contract initially aimed to last for two years, with a potential extension of up to 24 months, valued between £157,000 and £250,000 annually, summing to an estimated £1 million over four years. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and it was concluded with the active award made to Bunzl Catering Supplies on 20 July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of catering products, especially those specialising in disposables such as cutlery, plates, cups, and food trays. Companies with experience in delivering goods to educational institutions and those who can meet the quality criteria, including price, operational delivery, and service, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate substantial growth through long-term contracts with substantial yearly values.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a single supplier contract for the supply and direct delivery of catering disposable products into over 100 units, the majority of these being schools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a single supplier contract for the supply and direct delivery of catering disposable products into over 100 units, the majority of these being schools. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The contract value is estimated to be between PS157,000 to PS250,000 per annum (PS628,000 to PS1,000,000 over 4 years).

Options: The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUNZL CATERING SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies
- 39222110 - Disposable cutlery and plates
- 39222120 - Disposable cups
- 39222200 - Food trays

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2021
- 9 Apr 2021 at 06:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007328-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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