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74_16 Speciality Fine Food and Drink

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Jan 2017 at 12:32

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by Espo for the "74_16 Speciality Fine Food and Drink" framework, which focuses on various categories including delicatessen, speciality teas and coffees, cakes, premium soft drinks, and cultural specialities. This procurement is classified under the food and beverages industry and covers a broad geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and mainland UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 10th June 2016, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2016 and run until 31st August 2018, with an option for a 24-month extension. The estimated contract value is between £1,200,000 and £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector, specifically those supplying speciality and gourmet products suitable for various establishments including cafes, restaurants, and event catering. Companies that can provide a diverse range of high-quality goods, particularly those identified in the outlined lots, such as regional delicacies and premium beverages, will be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) are also encouraged to participate, allowing a variety of vendors to engage with public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

74_16 Speciality Fine Food and Drink

Notice Description

The framework is for the supply and direct delivery to eligible end-user establishments of a range of Speciality Food and Drink, including; Lot 1 - Delicatessen such as regional and continental cooked, cured and pickled meats, cheeses, sausages, pates, terrines, dips, ready prepared salads and sandwich fillings, fruits and vegetables in oil or vinegar, mayonnaises, salad dressings. Lot 2 - Speciality Teas, Coffees such as roast and ground coffees (including single origin) speciality leaf teas, tea bags and hot chocolates. Office Beverage Packs and barista style machines and associated equipment. Lot 3 - Speciality Cakes, suitable for 1) sale in a cafe counter/restaurant setting and 2) Celebration Cakes for a varied assortment of occasions such as weddings, birthdays, retirements and christenings. Lot 4 - Premium Soft Drinks including Presses, traditional lemonades, cola's, Dandelion and Burdock and Ginger Beers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and Crushed Ice Drinks. Lot 5 - Cultural Specialities. Products including Samosas, onion bhaji's, spring rolls, curry base sauces, chutneys and chapattis. Lot 6 - The requirement also encompasses a Customer specific Lot for the supply, to the House of Commons and House of Lords, of a range of fresh olives, anti pasti, speciality foods, world foods and ingredients and speciality regional cheeses. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. 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 (except lot 6) is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a16ad313-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eb9874-e3e8-4e8e-89aa-beeb43a59333
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

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

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

CPV Codes

03131000 - Beverage crops

03222000 - Fruit and nuts

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2016 - 31 Aug 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
10
Supplier Names

Coffee 1652 (North West Vending Ltd)

CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED

Dipak Foods Ltd t/a Raj Royale

Eden Springs UK Ltd t/a Eden Kafevend

Matthew Algie and Companies Ltd

Peros Ltd

Ringtons Ltd

Tchibo Coffee International Limited

The Handmade Cake Company

The Southover Food Company Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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