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title: "Biodegradable Food Containers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03982c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-01-17"
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# Biodegradable Food Containers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03982c

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust is looking for a supplier for Biodegradable Food Containers, catering supplies in the health industry. The procurement involves a 5-year contract with possible extensions, starting on April 3, 2023, with the submission deadline on February 21, 2023. This open procedure tender is worth £875,000 and focuses on goods procurement. The Trust, based in Poole, UK, has set a bid validity period until July 19, 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for February 21, 2023, online.

This opportunity with the University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust is suited for businesses providing biodegradable food containers and catering services. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, offering a potential lucrative contract for suppliers who can offer the required products and services in bulk quantities. The Trust operates within the health industry and emphasises economic advantages in the tender evaluation process, making it suitable for businesses well-versed in supplying to healthcare organisations with efficient delivery capabilities.

## Notice

University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier for the provision of Biodegradable Food Containers which can be used in an oven, freezer, fridge and microwave for patient and staff food for a 5-year period with an extension of 12 months + 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier for the provision of Biodegradable Food Containers which can be used in an oven, freezer, fridge and microwave for patient and staff food for a 5-year period with an extension of 12 months + 12 months. 
The Trust is looking to appoint a suitable and competent Supplier to provide the product and services. Trust wishes to appoint a Supplier who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender.
The Supplier is required to provide various sizes of Biodegradable Food Containers for the Trust in large quantities twice a week to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, although this could be subject to change over the life of the contract.

Renewal: Service will be reviewed in 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001415-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | 7 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £875,000 |
| Lots value | £875,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2023 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001415-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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