Supply of Catering Disposables to ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester

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ESPO awarded a contract to Banner Group Limited, BB Packaging Ltd, Bright Ideas Marketing Limited, Bunzl UK Limited (T/A Bunzl Catering Supplies), Caterers Supplies Limited, Cromwell Polythene Limited, GM Packaging (UK) Limited, and Nobis for the supply of catering disposables, including paper cups, plates, bowls, bags, plastic cups, containers, cutlery, food bags, biodegradable cups, containers, bagasse products, serviettes, napkins, doilies, tableware, foil containers, trays, dishes, roll, and miscellaneous catering disposables.

The contract is structured into seven lots: 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, and Lot 7 - Contingency Supply Lot.

All products are for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester.

The framework agreement has an option to extend for up to a further 27 months, with a maximum total period of 4 years.

The total estimated value is AUD 937,481.76, which includes the option period.

The framework will operate ongoing contract monitoring procedures following award to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained, with regular credit rating checks using Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.

Any changes will be assessed against a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage, and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.