London Borough Of Havering Tender

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.