Framework for the Provision and Distribution of Food and General Provisions

This is a Framework Contract for the Provision and Distribution of Food and General Provisions to NEPO Member Authorities and potentially Associate Members or public bodies with the UK. This Framework Contract is envisaged to operate with a core list of products with all other items offered at a discounted price. The tender is separated in to four lots which are: Lot 1 - General Provisions & Alcohol Lot 2 - Frozen Food Lot 3 - Meat, Sausage & Poultry Lot 4 - Fruit & Vegetables, Bread & Eggs <b> </b> Suppliers are invited to submit bids for one or more Lots. Supplier may offer further discounts for the award of more than one lot. It is envisaged that the framework will be awarded to a maximum of 3 suppliers per Lot. This will be ranked based on the outcome of the Award Questionnaire evaluation and pricing evaluation with the highest ranked being the bidder with the highest score.

Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Tenderers wishing to be considered forthis contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTendersystem. If not already registered, candidates should register on the NEPO eTender system at https://www.qtegov.com/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registration_wizard _introduction?openform Anyqueries regarding the procurement process or tender documents must be raised no less than 4 daysbefore the tender return date, through the Q&A section on the NEPO eTender system. For any support insubmitting your expression of interest or tender response, please contact the NEPO Portal helpdesk at +44 1912613940 or info@nepoportal.org. There are a number of help guides available on the portal. Reading these will assist the supplier in completing and submitting their responses.

This Framework is initially for use by Local Authorities served by NEPO (see website www.nepoportal.org), being a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC, the Framework Agreement may also be open for use by t