Planning

Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

  • LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-035080

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b259

Published 29 October 2024, 4:39pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

Town Hall

ROMFORD

RM13BB

Contact

Sarah Hales

Email

Sarah.Hales@havering.gov.uk

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

www.havering.gov.uk

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