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Decision details

Supply of Pre-Packed Sandwiches and Associated Products

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Strategic Resources

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Corporate Director, Strategic Resources has approved the decision award a contract for the Supply and Delivery of Pre-Packed Sandwiches and Associated Products to Tiffin Sandwiches. The contract shall be for a period of 2 years and 4 months, commencing 1st December 2021, with the option to extend for a further period of 2 years from 1st April 2024. The contract will be awarded to Tiffin Sandwiches by direct award via the ESPO Sandwiches, Food-To-Go, Confectionery And Snacks Framework 121_20.

Reasons for the decision:

The Council’s existing contract is due to expire 31st March 2022, however due to unforeseen circumstances the contract is no longer viable and as such the contract will be terminated by the 30th November 2021.
One of the key drivers to contract with a supplier for this provision was the introduction of Natasha’s Law in October 2021. The law requires all food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packed for direct sale foods. Historically this provision has been made in house but this changed in February 2021 in order to prepare for change in legislation.

Alternative options considered:

The use of alternative frameworks in addition to other routes to market have been considered, however due to the urgency involved, utilising the ESPO Sandwiches, Food-To-Go, Confectionery And Snacks Framework 121_20 was the most appropriate option.

Publication date: 19/11/2021

Date of decision: 18/11/2021