Planning

72_18 Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

ESPO

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Planning

11 Dec 2017 at 11:27

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body based in Leicester, UK. The title of this tender is "72_18 Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads," which falls under the industry category of fresh produce, specifically focusing on potatoes, salad leaves, and related products. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £8,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2018 and last until 30th April 2020. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be aware that future notice communication is scheduled for 22nd January 2018, and documentation is not yet available for this prior information notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in the sourcing, distribution, and supply of fresh produce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is inclusive of various public bodies such as local authorities, educational establishments, and the NHS. Companies successfully engaging in this tender can expand their market reach within the public sector across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

72_18 Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

Notice Description

ESPO National framework for the supply and distribution of a range of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. 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 To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '72_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '72_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e4a8a59-de26-4eee-8e2e-0f6f4c56ae1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffaf0198-cd34-42b3-b396-10f015d1bd58
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

03212100 - Potatoes

03221320 - Salad leaves

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Ms Genna Muddimer
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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