Award

58_21 Ready Meals

ESPO

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2022 at 12:27

Award

28 Jan 2021 at 15:42

Tender

09 Jul 2020 at 14:52

Planning

09 Jul 2020 at 14:45

Planning

09 Jun 2020 at 13:43

Planning

23 Dec 2019 at 09:39

Planning

23 Dec 2019 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "58_21 Ready Meals" is initiated by ESPO, a central purchasing body based in Leicester, England. This tender falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, specifically targeting the supply of frozen ready meal solutions. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having had its completion date on 5 January 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £20,000,000, which includes options for extending the framework for an additional 24 months. The tender period had an end date of 6 October 2020, and eligible delivery addresses include various locations globally, such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the food sector, particularly those specialising in prepared meals, including single and multi-portion solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the inclusive nature of the procurement method, which follows an open procedure. ESPO's framework agreement allows public bodies, including local authorities and the NHS, to utilise these meal solutions, indicating a steady demand for suppliers who can deliver frozen or chilled meal products efficiently.

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Notice Title

58_21 Ready Meals

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen Ready Meal Solutions that shall include complete single portion main meals and desserts and multi-portion meal components, including main and side dishes, desserts and sweet and savoury sauces. Lot 1 - Single Portion Ready Meals, Lot 2- Multi-Portion Meal Components. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '58_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cec554c-3579-40ec-b251-b4880c16f064
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d5bf4f-2c27-464f-92ab-7f2776aee343
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15882000 - Dietetic products

15894200 - Prepared meals

15894210 - School meals

15894220 - Hospital meals

15894300 - Prepared dishes

15896000 - Deep-frozen products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 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
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
6
Supplier Names

APETITO

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

COUNTY ENTERPRISE FOODS PART OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

ICARE

N.H.CASE

NH CASE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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