Published date: 29 October 2024

This notice was replaced on 17 February 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 17 February 2025)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Eggs - 03142500

  • Frozen fish products - 15229000

  • Frozen vegetables - 15331170

    • Assorted dairy products - 15550000

    • Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes - 15810000

    • Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15890000

    • Soft drinks - 15982000

Location of contract

RM1 3BB

Procurement reference

189

Published date

29 October 2024

Closing date

31 December 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The London Borough of Havering, on behalf of various local authorities, intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries. This framework will support members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, with participation open to additional London Boroughs.
Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services.
The framework is anticipated to have a total estimated value of £27,000,000 over a duration of 3 + 1 years.
Market Engagement
• Prior to the formal procurement, the London Borough of Havering is conducting market engagement to understand supplier capabilities, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices.
• Event Date: 22 January 2025
• Interested suppliers: Suppliers interested in the market engagement event should email Sarah Hales at Sarah.Hales@havering.gov.uk and Beverley Allen at Beverley.Allen@havering.gov.uk or the Procurement Team at Procurement.Support@havering.gov.uk, using the subject Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework.
Anticipated Timeline
• Market Engagement Event: 22 January 2025
• Publication of Contract Notice: 17 March 2025
• Framework Commencement: June 2025
Procurement Procedure
• The procurement procedure will be confirmed in the Contract Notice, with possible routes including Open, Restricted, or Competitive Dialogue, depending on the results of the preliminary market engagement.
Additional Information
• This PIN is intended for information and early engagement purposes only. It does not constitute a formal call for competition, and participation in the market engagement does not affect suppliers' eligibility to participate in future procurement stages.
• The contracting authority reserves the right to amend or cancel the procurement process at any time.

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Hales

Address

Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, Essex
ROMFORD
RM13BB
England

Telephone

01708 434343

Email

Sarah.Hales@havering.gov.uk

Website

www.havering.gov.uk