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Open for bidsUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£833,333

175_27 Catering Disposables

Published
Published 7 May 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 11 September 2026 (18 days left)

Overview

ESPO, the trading department of Leicestershire County Council, is establishing a two-lot framework for the supply of catering disposables including paper and plastic cups, napkins, serviettes, food and freezer bags, wooden cutlery, cling film, foil, and festive products for ESPO stock and resale via its catalogue. The estimated value is £833,333 with a submission deadline of 11 September 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Lots (2)

  • Disposable Catering Products

    The supply of disposable catering products including but not limited to: • Paper and plastic cups, plates, cake cases and bags • Plastic food bags and clingfilm • Serviettes, napkins, and tableware • Foil containers, trays, dishes and roll • Miscellaneous catering disposables All products are for delivery to ESPO’s distribution centre, Leicester.

    £500,000
  • Biodegradable Catering Products

    The supply of biodegradable catering products including but not limited to: • Cups • Cup Carriers • Containers • Bowls • Paper Straws • Food Trays • Wooden Cutlery • Bagasse Products All products are for delivery to ESPO’s distribution centre, Leicester.

    £333,333

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£833,333
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 May 2026
Questions by
4 September 2026
Deadline
11 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Cling filmPaper serviettesGreaseproof paperFood containersTablewareCatering supplies

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Notice

    10 August 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Prior Information Notice

    28 May 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Prior Information Notice

    7 May 2026

    View notice ↗

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