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31 Jul 2025 at 10:31

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24 Jul 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ESPO Framework 220 - De-Icing Salt & Associated Products / Services" was conducted by Worcestershire County Council. This contract involves the provision of road salt with a focus on the industry category of goods, specifically gritting salt, as classified under CPV code 34927100. The procurement followed a selective method, described as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Worcester, England, the contract period spanned from 7th July 2025 to 6th October 2025. The process reached the award stage on 4th July 2025, with the active award published on 24th July 2025. The total contract value is £244,564.32, and the delivery location is specified by the postal code WR5 2NP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly suited for large-scale suppliers capable of providing substantial quantities of road salt. By participating in framework agreements like this, businesses can secure recurring opportunities and establish long-term relationships with public sector buyers such as Worcestershire County Council. Although this specific tender is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it remains an attractive prospect for well-established companies like COMPASS MINERALS UK LIMITED, which was awarded this contract. Such frameworks can bolster a company's market presence and offer a stable revenue stream within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

ESPO Framework 220 - De-Icing Salt & Associated Products / Services (July 2025 - October 2025)

Notice Description

The supply of gritting salt.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b24d838-9b95-4445-a43a-3d3b407a4065
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d57c611-b029-4880-842e-f5176ad8fdaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£244,564 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£244,564 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 1-6 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
Worcestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Compass Minerals UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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