Published date: 9 April 2024
Last edited date: 11 April 2024
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Contract summary
Industry
Animal products, meat and meat products - 15100000
Location of contract
London
Value of contract
£8,500,000
Procurement reference
LBHFFM&P
Published date
9 April 2024
Approach to market date
17 June 2024
Contract start date
30 September 2024
Contract end date
1 October 2027
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Havering Council intend to commence a tender exercise for the award of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of fresh & frozen meat and poultry to several local authorities who provide in-house school catering services. This agreement will be made available to members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group currently comprising of five East London and one Unitary authority, with the option of other London Boroughs joining.
Estimated Value:
The framework is anticipated to have an estimated value of £8,500,000 over 3 + 1 years.
Procurement Procedure:
The procurement procedure anticipated for this framework will be communicated in the forthcoming Contract Notice. Potential procurement routes include Open, Restricted, or Competitive Dialogue, subject to preliminary market engagement outcomes.
Market Engagement:
Before the formal procurement process, the London Borough of Havering wishes to engage with the market to understand potential suppliers' capabilities, innovation opportunities, and sustainability practices. Interested suppliers are invited to a market engagement event scheduled for 15 May 2024.
Anticipated Timeline:
Market Engagement Event: 15 May 2024
Publication of Contract Notice: 17 June 2024
Framework Commencement: 30 September 2024
Further Information:
Suppliers interested in participating in the market engagement event and receiving further information about this procurement can express their interest by contacting Sarah Hales - Sarah.Hales@havering.gov.uk or Procurement.Support@havering.gov.uk and reference "Fresh & Frozen Meat & Poultry Framework" in the email subject title.
Legal Disclaimer:
This Prior Information Notice is for preliminary information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Participation in the market engagement does not prejudice suppliers' participation in future procurement. The contracting authority reserves the right to amend or cancel the procurement process at any stage.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | £1,125,000 |
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
London Borough of Havering
Address
Town Hall,Main Road
ROMFORD
RM13BD
United Kingdom
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