175_23 Catering Disposables

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.

Lot 1 - Paper Products Lot 2 - Plastic Products Lot 3 - Biodegradable Products Lot 4 - Tableware Products Lot 5 - Aluminium Foil Products Lot 6 - Miscellaneous Products Lot 7 - Contingency Supply Lot

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 27 months (maximum total period of 4 years). The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.

Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.

Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; 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 are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.