Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Town Hall
ROMFORD
RM13BB
Contact
Sarah Hales
Telephone
+44 1708434343
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £27,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 15897200 - Canned goods
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Main site or place of performance
Schools, academies, and council premises across the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Thurrock Unitary, and other areas as required.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Description of the Procurement
• 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.
Estimated Total Value
• The framework is anticipated to have a total estimated value of £27,000,000 over a duration of 3 + 1 years.
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 March 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes