Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Tender description

17.3.16: Please Note: this is a PQQ Stage only. Suppliers who are selected from this stage, which closes on 21.3.16, will be then invited to submit a tender. The Tender Documents have been provided for information only as per the clarification of 19.2.16. English Heritage has a diverse and stunning collection of properties and sites across England. A number of these offer members of the public a chance to relax and enjoy a food or a drink during their visit. English Heritage currently operates 24 in-house catering sites and it is for these premises which we would like to invite suppliers to submit a tender against the requirements below. The contract will run for an initial 2 year period, with a further year extension, subject to satisfactory performance and market requirement. Overview of requirements and essential criteria. — This contract is for the supply of ambient, frozen and chilled goods, across England. — Supplier must be able to source and supply regional, seasonal and bespoke products. — Supplier must be able to source and supply, good quality, sustainable produce. — Supplier must meet all food Safety, HACCP, allergen regulations. — Delivery of up to 7 days a week delivery at key sites (see attached site list, section 1.3, item 13). — Production and delivery of sandwiches to key sites (See attached site list, section 1.3, item 13). — Supplier must be BRC Registered or equivalent. — Ability to develop menus in conjunction with English Heritage. — Produce must be of high-quality and sustainable. — Supplier must be able to deliver English Heritage's food Ethos. — No minimum delivery size. — Prices to be held for 1st year of contract.