The Provision of Fresh (Non-Halal) Meat Products to Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi-lotted framework agreement for the provision of fresh (non-halal) meat products. The duration of the Framework Agreement for both lots will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months.

The framework value (Lot 1) is estimated to be between, £355,000 to £566,000 per annum, for Lancashire County Council Spend (£1,420,000 to £2,264,000 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £415,350 per annum (£1,661,400 maximum over 4 years).

The framework value (Lot 2) is estimated to be between £191,000 to £229,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£764,000 to £916,000 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £169,650 per annum (£678,600 maximum over 4 years) Use of Framework by third parties LCC wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits)accessible (all stated lots) for use by other public sector bodies including: • Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council • Blackpool Borough Council • Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council • Bury Metropolitan Borough Council • Cheshire East County Council • Cheshire West and Chester Council • Halton Borough Council • Knowsley Metropolitan Council • Lancaster City Council • Manchester City Council • Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council • Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council • Salford City Council • Sefton Council • St Helens Council • Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council • Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council • Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council • West Lancashire Borough Council • Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council • All Lancashire Schools, Colleges and Academies • Lancashire Constabulary • Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Additional information: The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/ Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities.

Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Please note if you do not already have a supplier account on the new e-tendering system (Oracle), you will be required to obtain a DUNS number, this can take a number of days to be issued and is required as part of the system registration, therefore, tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.

Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. THE RFQ (Request For Quote) NUMBER (Tender reference number for online tendering system) is: 15239571.