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175_23 Catering Disposables

Cling film
Disposable catering supplies
Disposable cups
+6 more
East Midlands (UKF21)
East Midlands (UKF22)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published7
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 20:49 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Submission deadline not published
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
7lots
7 lots · 7 published items
4 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£937,482
Contract/award value: £937,482
11 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
16 bids
14 SME bids · 16 electronic
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 32)
Based on 28 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
22.5%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
3 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Median time between deadline and award
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 32)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
SupplierAwards won in sectorTotal awarded valueAvg. winning discount
BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITEDCRN: 01800000
8 contracts£211,905,913At ceiling / not disclosed
Virgin Media Business LimitedCRN: 01785381
6 contracts£22,829,434At ceiling / not disclosed
VODAFONE LIMITEDCRN: 01471587
6 contracts£3,197,096At ceiling / not disclosed
Getech
4 contracts£1,382,469,230At ceiling / not disclosed
Khipu Networks Ltd
4 contracts£660,600,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Centerprise International
4 contracts£642,302,981At ceiling / not disclosed
GVAV LtdCRN: 04141235
4 contracts£140,050,000At ceiling / not disclosed
SOFTCAT PLCCRN: 02174990
4 contracts£1,768,580At ceiling / not disclosed
Centerprise International
3 contracts£8,320,433,974At ceiling / not disclosed
Academia
3 contracts£5,718,039,258At ceiling / not disclosed
Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Framework procedure
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
Published procedurePublished valueMatching evidence
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same CPV family
same region
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Value not published
same CPV family
PS/25/263 - Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2026-2033)East Ayrshire Council · 1 Sept 2026, 14:29 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
Patient Monitors, Anaesthetics Machines, Ventilators & ECGThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Delivery Services Scotland) ( PSD Scotland ) · 17 Aug 2026, 14:32 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
Property Transformation Programme – Workplace Services ManagementMinistry of Justice · 20 Aug 2026, 16:54 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: ESPO: "175_23 Catering Disposables". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 7 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityESPOScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: ESPO
Market Analytics
View Authority Profile →
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for ESPO. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
14Bids / Report (median)
0.4% of reports have one bid · Mean: 17.8 bids
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
Edenred (UK Group) LimitedTop vendor: 4.4% of attributable value
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 243 active published awards; 243 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 32):
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable ValueAvg. Price Discount
Edenred (UK Group) Limited8 wins£200,000,000—
Sodexo Motivation Solutions UK Limited8 wins£200,000,000—
iCOM Works Limited8 wins£200,000,000—
SME HCI Limited (T/A Vivup)8 wins£200,000,000—
Liaison Financial Services Limited8 wins£200,000,000—
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityESPO
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published15 Aug 2023, 12:02 BST
Last source update15 Aug 2023, 12:02 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationCling film, Disposable catering supplies, Disposable cups, Disposable cutlery and plates, Food containers, Food trays, Greaseproof paper, Paper serviettes, Tableware
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF21)
East Midlands (UKF22)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0361dc
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    15 Aug 2023, 12:02 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    15 Aug 2023, 12:02 BST
  3. tender value changed
    15 Sept 2022, 11:27 BST
  4. Status changed to published status
    15 Sept 2022, 11:27 BST
  5. Official notice release published
    15 Sept 2022, 11:27 BST
  6. Submission deadline changed to published date
    15 Sept 2022, 11:27 BST
  7. Published value updated to £1,440,000
    23 Aug 2022, 09:23 BST
  8. Status changed to active
    23 Aug 2022, 09:23 BST
  9. Official notice release published
    23 Aug 2022, 09:23 BST
  10. Submission deadline changed to 23 Sept 2022, 12:00 BST
    23 Aug 2022, 09:23 BST
  11. Buyer information updated
    23 Aug 2022, 09:23 BST
Lots and requirements (7)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 - Paper Products
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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 periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2 - Plastic Products
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Sustainable/Recyclable plastic products: - Plastic food containers - Plastic cups - Plastic straws - Plastic plates/bowls - Plastic cutlery - Food/freezer bags - Cling film roll
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Lot 3 - Biodegradable Products
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Biodegradable products: - Bio-plastic cups, cutlery, straws and containers - Compostable paper cups and straws - Bagasse products
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Lot 4 - Tableware Products
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Tableware products: - Serviettes and napkins - Table and tray coverings - Paper doilies
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #5
    Lot 5 - Aluminium Foil Products
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Aluminium foil products: - Foil containers, trays and dishes - Aluminium foil roll
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #6
    Lot 6 - Miscellaneous Products
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Miscellaneous products: - Festive products - Baking products - Cocktail sticks
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #7
    Lot 7 - Contingency Supply Lot
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Basket of items from previous lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    15 Aug 2023, 12:02 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  7. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  8. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  9. Contract active
    Signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £166,073
  10. Contract active
    Signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £340,378
  11. Contract active
    Signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £84,540
  12. Contract active
    Signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £77,016
  13. Contract active
    Signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £182,793
  14. Contract active
    Signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £86,682
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED, BUNZL UK LIMITED, Caterers Supplies Limited, G M PACKAGING (UK) LIMITED
Not published · Not published · active
BUNZL UK LIMITED, CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED, Caterers Supplies Limited, G M PACKAGING (UK) LIMITED, NOBISCO LIMITED, OPULENT COLLECTION LTD
Not published · Not published · active
BB Packaging Ltd, BUNZL UK LIMITED, G M PACKAGING (UK) LIMITED
Not published · Not published · active
BUNZL UK LIMITED, Banner, Caterers Supplies Limited, G M PACKAGING (UK) LIMITED, PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED
Not published · Not published · active
BB Packaging Ltd, Caterers Supplies Limited, OPULENT COLLECTION LTD
Not published · Not published · active
BUNZL UK LIMITED, G M PACKAGING (UK) LIMITED, William Davies Care
Not published · Not published · active
Lot 7 - Contingency Supply Lot
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Contracts
Lot 1 - Paper Products
£166,073 · signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Lot 2 - Plastic Products
£340,378 · signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Lot 3 - Biodegradable Products
£84,540 · signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Lot 4 -Tableware Products
£77,016 · signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Lot 5 - Aluminimum Products
£182,793 · signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Lot 6 - Miscellaneous Products
£86,682 · signed 5 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 16 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 16 (lot 1)
smeBids: 14 (lot 1)
bids: 16 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 16 (lot 2)
smeBids: 14 (lot 2)
bids: 16 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 16 (lot 3)
smeBids: 14 (lot 3)
bids: 16 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 16 (lot 4)
smeBids: 14 (lot 4)
bids: 16 (lot 5)
electronicBids: 16 (lot 5)
smeBids: 14 (lot 5)
bids: 16 (lot 6)
electronicBids: 16 (lot 6)
smeBids: 14 (lot 6)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

ESPO

Contracting authority GB-FTS-31758
View buyer profile

  • ESPO
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, LEICESTER, UKF22, LE19 1ES
    tenders@espo.org

  • BB Packaging Ltd
    supplier

    GB-COH: 14307342
    36-40 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1TL, UKE3

  • Banner Group Limited
    supplier

    GB-COH: 05510758
    1st Floor, 1 Europa Drive, Sheffield, S9 1XT, UKE3

  • Bright Ideas Marketing Limited
    supplier

    GB-COH: 03077300
    Ibson House, Eastern Way, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, Suffolk, IP32 7AB, UKH1

  • Bunzl UK Limited (T/A Bunzl Catering Supplies)
    supplier

    GB-COH: 02902454
    1 Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8TY, UKJ2

  • Caterers Supplies Limited
    supplier

    GB-COH: 04597924
    Lumaneri House, Blythe Gate, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 8AH, UKG3

  • Cromwell Polythene Limited
    supplier

    GB-COH: 02230104
    1 Glentrool Avenue, Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6RE, UKE2

  • GM Packaging (UK) Limited
    supplier

    GB-COH: 04257001
    Unit 30a New York Way, New York Industrial Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0QF, UKC2

  • Nobisco Limited
    supplier

    GB-COH: 01945617
    20 Gavin Way, Holford Industrial Park, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7AF, UKG3

  • Opulent Collection Ltd
    supplier

    GB-COH: 09854825
    38 Vicarage Way, Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0RE, UKJ1

  • Pattersons (Bristol) Limited (T/A Pattersons West Midlands)
    supplier

    GB-COH: 01107210
    Unit 24 Walkers Rd, Moons Moat North Industrial Estate, Redditch, B98 9HE, UKG1

  • The Royal Court of Justice
    reviewBody

    The Strand, LONDON, WC2A 2LL

  • William Davies Care Limited
    supplier

    GB-COH: 12023351
    215 Shrewsbury Road, London, E7 8QH, UKI4
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