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# 175_23 Catering Disposables

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/175-23-catering-disposables-ocds-h6vhtk-0361dc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ESPO: "175_23 Catering Disposables". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £1,440,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Sept 2022, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/espo-GB-FTS-508)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,440,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 September 2022 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Cling film, Disposable catering supplies, Disposable cups, Disposable cutlery and plates, Food containers (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKF21, UKF22
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/175-23-catering-disposables-ocds-h6vhtk-0361dc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0361dc`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/175-23-catering-disposables-ocds-h6vhtk-0361dc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/175-23-catering-disposables-ocds-h6vhtk-0361dc#participate

## Description
The supply of catering disposables including but limited to:
• Paper cups, plates, bowls and bags
• Plastic cups, containers, cutlery and food bags
• Biodegradable cups, containers and bagasse products
• Serviettes, napkins, doilies and tableware
• Foil containers, trays, dishes and roll
• Miscellaneous catering disposables
All products for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester.

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Paper Products
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39222110, 39222120
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £240,000
- **Description:** Sustainable sourced paper products:
- Coffer cups and lids
- Paper plates and bowls
- Paper food bags
- Cake and muffin cases Additional information: Products must be 100% recyclable
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Plastic Products
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 32354800, 39222110, 39222120
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** Sustainable/Recyclable plastic products:
- Plastic food containers
- Plastic cups
- Plastic straws
- Plastic plates/bowls
- Plastic cutlery
- Food/freezer bags
- Cling film roll
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Biodegradable Products
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39222110, 39222120
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £120,000
- **Description:** Biodegradable products:
- Bio-plastic cups, cutlery, straws and containers
- Compostable paper cups and straws
- Bagasse products
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Tableware Products
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33764000, 39221200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £120,000
- **Description:** Tableware products:
- Serviettes and napkins
- Table and tray coverings
- Paper doilies
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - Aluminium Foil Products
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39221130, 39222200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **Description:** Aluminium foil products:
- Foil containers, trays and dishes
- Aluminium foil roll
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 6 - Miscellaneous Products
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37823100
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £120,000
- **Description:** Miscellaneous products:
- Festive products
- Baking products
- Cocktail sticks
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 7: Lot 7 - Contingency Supply Lot
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 39222100
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £240,000
- **Description:** Basket of items from previous lot.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (7)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Paper Products (active)
  - Award id: `023859-2023-1`
  - Supplier(s): **BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED, BUNZL UK LIMITED, Caterers Supplies Limited (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-102251`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-COH:04597924`, `GB-COH:04257001`
  - Value: £166,073 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Plastic Products (active)
  - Award id: `023859-2023-2`
  - Supplier(s): **BUNZL UK LIMITED, CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED, Caterers Supplies Limited (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-COH:04597924`, `GB-FTS-181748`, `GB-COH:04257001`, `GB-FTS-139934`, `GB-FTS-68760`
  - Value: £340,378 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Biodegradable Products (active)
  - Award id: `023859-2023-3`
  - Supplier(s): **BB Packaging Ltd, BUNZL UK LIMITED, G M PACKAGING (UK) LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:14307342`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-COH:04257001`
  - Value: £84,540 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 4 -Tableware Products (active)
  - Award id: `023859-2023-4`
  - Supplier(s): **BANNER GROUP LIMITED, BUNZL UK LIMITED, Caterers Supplies Limited (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-83774`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-COH:04597924`, `GB-COH:04257001`, `GB-FTS-158542`
  - Value: £77,016 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5 - Aluminimum Products (active)
  - Award id: `023859-2023-5`
  - Supplier(s): **BB Packaging Ltd, Caterers Supplies Limited, OPULENT COLLECTION LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:14307342`, `GB-COH:04597924`, `GB-FTS-68760`
  - Value: £182,793 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 6 - Miscellaneous Products (active)
  - Award id: `023859-2023-6`
  - Supplier(s): **BUNZL UK LIMITED, G M PACKAGING (UK) LIMITED, William Davies Care**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-COH:04257001`, `GB-FTS-63877`
  - Value: £86,682 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 7 - Contingency Supply Lot (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `023859-2023-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Paper Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £166,073
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Plastic Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £340,378
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Biodegradable Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £84,540
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 4 -Tableware Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £77,016
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 5 - Aluminimum Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £182,793
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 6 - Miscellaneous Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £86,682
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F023859-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-08-15T11:02:13.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T06:54:51.725Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0361dc