--- title: "Framework for Catering Disposables" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d697" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d697" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d697.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d697.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING" published: "2023-06-15" --- # Framework for Catering Disposables Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d697 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d697) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d697.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Havering is planning a tender for a framework agreement to supply catering disposables to local authorities involved in in-house school catering services. The agreement aims to comply with new environmental regulations on single-use plastics. The total value of the contract is £1,410,000. The future notice date for this procurement is 17th July 2023. This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in supplying catering disposables and consumables. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, providing a chance for suppliers to align their products with evolving environmental policies. Interested businesses should be prepared to enter a non-exclusive, multi-supplier framework agreement and should note that not all participating bodies may utilize the agreement. Suitable companies should focus on offering sustainable and environmentally friendly products to meet the requirements of the London Borough of Havering and other public sector bodies in the PAL consortium. ## Notice Havering Council intend to commence a tender exercise for the award of a multi supplier framework agreement for the supply of catering disposables to a number of local authorities who provide in house school catering services. This agreement will be made available to member of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group who consist of five East London and Essex local authorities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The London Borough of Havering (Lead body) are acting on behalf of a consortium of London Boroughs collectively known as Procurement Across London (PAL) group in undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply and delivery of catering disposables and consumables. The Local Authorities who comprise of the PAL group provide an in-house school meal provision to schools across London and the South East. In response to the Defra announcement in November 2021, that some single use plastic will be banned in October 2023, under the Environmental Protection Act, the PAL consortium intend to work with the new suppliers throughout the contract lifetime to ensure products are greener, sustainable and adhere to new policy. The basket of goods advertised in the tender will reflect the changes to legislation. The successful Suppliers will be required to enter into a non-exclusive, multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of catering disposables. Suppliers should note that there is no guarantee that all PAL members will participate in the Framework Agreement at the commencement date (or at all). It is ultimately at the discretion of each individual Participating Body as to whether they will utilise the Framework Agreement. This framework will be available for use by all London Boroughs constituting the PAL consortium and other public sector bodies. Current London Boroughs participating in the PAL consortium are as follows: * London Borough of Havering * London Borough of Barking & Dagenham * London Borough of Tower Hamlets * London Borough of Waltham Forest * Thurrock Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017035-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jul 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,410,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING | | Locality | ROMFORD | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM1 3BB | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39222000 - Catering supplies ## Release History - 15 Jun 2023 at 12:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017035-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.havering.gov.uk - https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20071/doing_business_with_us/387/how_we_buy/2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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