This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2017 at 11:19

Tender

11 Apr 2017 at 15:47

Planning

11 Apr 2017 at 15:44

Planning

13 Mar 2017 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of milk and dairy products is being conducted by ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, England. The tender, titled "120_17 Milk and dairy products", is currently in the award stage, following its publication on 11 April 2017. This open procedure tender has a total estimated value of £20 million and encompasses a contract period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2020. Interested suppliers are required to submit their bids by 12:00 on 12 May 2017. This multi-supplier framework includes various regional lots across the UK, aimed at facilitating access for public bodies in need of these goods.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises looking to expand their market reach in the dairy supply industry. Manufacturers and distributors of milk, cheese, butter, and other dairy products could benefit from this framework, particularly those capable of fulfilling diverse regional requirements. Organisations seeking to partner with public bodies in local authorities, education, and healthcare services will find this procurement particularly relevant for establishing long-term contractual relationships.

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Notice Title

120_17 Milk and dairy products

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply and direct delivery of a rangeof milk and dairy products. The range of products includes but it not limited to milk, flavoured milk, cheeses,cream, butter, yoghurts, bread and eggs. ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature ofinformation made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation 21(3)) and,before receiving that information, economic operators will be required to complete and return a ConfidentialityAgreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tenderopportunity. Lot No: 1 - East Midlands Lot No: 2 - East of England Lot No: 3 - North East England Lot No: 4 - North West England Lot No: 5 - South East England Lot No: 6 - South West England Lot No: 7 - West Midlands Lot No: 8 - Yorkshire & Humber Lot No: 9 - London Lot No: 10 - Scotland Lot No: 11 - Wales Lot No: 12 - Northern Ireland An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-112683c3-a150-4658-a59c-87242cc0a539
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934980ee-1e80-49de-8a98-8245d024041a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

03331000 - Fresh milk from sheep and goats

03333000 - Fresh cows' milk

15500000 - Dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2017Expired
Award Date
18 Jul 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 3-4 years
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
Postcode Area
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
9
Supplier Names

Sysco GB Limited

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd

Cymru Dairy Ltd

DairyLink UK Ltd.

Embleton Hall Dairies Limited

FP Processing Ltd

Kirby and West Limited

Minor,Weir and Willis Limited

Muller UK & Ireland Group LLP T/A Müller Milk & Ing

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