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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-0450d0
Published by:: London Borough of Havering
Authority ID:: AA22068
Publication date:: 10 April 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

Town Hall,Main Road

ROMFORD

RM13BD

Contact person: London Borough of Havering

E-mail: Procurement.support@havering.gov.uk

NUTS: UKI52

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.havering.gov.uk

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Fresh Meat and Poultry Framework

Reference number: LBHFFM&P

II.1.2) Main CPV code

15100000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 8 500 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI

Main site or place of performance:

Schools, Academies, Council Premises within the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Barking and Dagenham, Waltham Forest and Thurrock Unitary Authority.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

17/06/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

09/04/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
15100000	Animal products, meat and meat products	Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:: Procurement.support@havering.gov.uk
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