Published date: 4 December 2018

Last edited date: 4 December 2018

This notice was replaced on 4 December 2018

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

Awarded contract (published 19 March 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Disposable catering supplies - 39222100

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£8,000,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN342694-56010210

Published date

4 December 2018

Approach to market date

5 December 2018

Contract start date

1 February 2019

Contract end date

31 January 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the direct supply of a wide range of catering consumables, covering items such as single-use cutlery, tableware and cups, food packaging, paper napkins and cling film, foil and baking parchment.

It is envisaged that customers will require some of these products to be environmentally sustainable (recyclable, biodegradable, compostable, etc.) and to include premium and standard product ranges to reflect changes in consumer demand.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity'45_19', (d) Express an interest.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

45_19 Catering Consumables (Recyclable, Compostable, Biodegradable and Disposable)

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 25 May 2018

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2019/2020 £2,000,000
2020/2021 £2,000,000

Additional text

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity'45_19', (d) Express an interest.

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ms Catherine Watson

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1162944169

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/