449_18 Meal Concepts and Hot Food-To-Go

Supply of complete meal concepts such as pasta, rice or noodle pots and hot food-to-go items including filled wraps, pizzas and more.

Lot 1: Pasta, Rice and Noodle Based Meals. Supply of meat based and vegetarian sauces with a selection of pasta, rice and noodles designed to be served in light weight disposable food containers. Lot 2: Bread and Wrap Based Concepts. Supply of bread or wrap products with a selection of sauces, dressings and marinated chicken. Lot 3: Pizza Kits. Supply of complete pizza kits including ready-to-bake bases, sauce, cheese and various toppings.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '449_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/11/2017.