Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbb-cd10-7287-9108-de4e89a527df/framework-agreement-for-the-supply-and-distribution-of-dry-chilled-and-frozen-f closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for the supply and distribution of Dry, Chilled and Frozen Food [Portsmouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/portsmouth-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Dec 2023 Deadline Closed 12 Jan 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the supply and distribution of dry, chilled, and frozen food to Adult Social Care sites in the Portsmouth Area as required. The council are seeking to establish a Framework of two suppliers in order to satisfy the council's best value duties. Framework suppliers will have the ability to update their Framework prices on a monthly basis. Call-off contracts (resulting in the ordering of goods) will be awarded following a process where the prices of goods to be supplied are compared across the two framework suppliers and the contract awarded to the supplier with the lowest total value. Source of referrals will include but is not limited to, the supply and distribution to the following sites: o Residential or Nursing, including Harry Sotnick House, Russets and Shearwater o Day Services, including The Royal Albert Day Centre and SensePlus Portsmouth o Other Adult Services include Short Stay, Respite, Rehabilitation for the Elderly o The potential opportunity to deliver goods to other directorates across the Council including museums and other Council operated sites (currently these sites are covered by another contract). The estimated value of the framework is IRO ?145,000 per annum, and IRO ?580,000 over the total four-year term. The framework value is expected to remain in the region of the figure stated above however it may increase or decrease throughout the framework term subject to any known or unknown changes to budget allocation, negotiations regarding inflationary increases, variation of services, or addition of further associated services in order to meet changes in demand or delivery. An accurate forecast cannot be made regarding the level of further funding, if any, that may become available, but it is not expected to amount to an increase of more than approximately 50% over the Framework's lifetime and would therefore initially offer an approximate figure of ?217,500 per annum, ?870,000 over the four-year term. The procurement timetable: o Contract notice published on FTS - 1st December 2023 o Tender documents on In-tend - 1st December 2023 o Deadline for clarification - 29th December 2023 at 23:59 o Tender return deadline - 12th January 2024 at 12:00 o Notification of Award - 2nd February 2024 o Standstill period - 3rd - 12th February 2024 o Contract award - 13th February 2024 o Start of contract - 1st April 2024 Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Framework Agreement for the supply and distribution of Dry, Chilled and Frozen Food. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current) Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Read full description ## CPV classification Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6d084cb0-ccb2-4aa1-964e-ecb8bf30c186) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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