Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce9-4083-727d-8e74-3ccf92b98591/prior-information-notice-pin-for-prior-information-notice-pin-for-fresh-and pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Fresh and Frozen Meat and Poultry Framework [London Borough of Havering](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-havering) Estimated value £8,500,000 Published 11 Apr 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 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. 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 - or 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Animal products, meat and meat products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8c9c5475-e1d0-47b0-9c4a-6664525a6b21) 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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