Award

159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries

ESPO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2021 at 12:32

Tender

19 Nov 2020 at 15:51

Tender

19 Nov 2020 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, a public sector purchasing organisation based in Leicester, is currently in the award stage of its procurement process for the contract titled "159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries." The total estimated value of this contract is £10 million, covering a variety of goods under the industry category of food, beverages, and retail trade services. The contract period is set to begin on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 31st January 2022, with the option to extend by an additional 36 months. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 17th December 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of general merchandise, grocery products, and related services. Companies with capabilities in digital platforms and API integration will be particularly well-suited for competition, as the successful supplier must offer a 'Click and Collect' service and could also engage in marketing ESPO's own brand products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender as it promotes inclusivity in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to appoint a Supplier who is capable of providing ESPO and ESPO customers with a wide range of general merchandise and grocery products. It is essential that the Supplier is able to facilitate the purchase of products via a 'Click and Collect' service. The Supplier may be required to market and distribute a selection of ESPO's own brand "smartbuy" product range and in return may enable ESPO to purchase and distribute a selection of the successful Supplier's exclusive own brand ranges. The Supplier must have the capability to provide ESPO with a digital platform at no additional cost, and have API (Application Programme Interface) that is compatible with ESPO's systems. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '159_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '159_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee352c15-f480-45b4-b854-35d428042bce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33700000 - Personal care products

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARGOS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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