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83_17 Food - Grocery, Frozen and Multi-temperature

ESPO

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30 May 2017 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO (the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) is currently finalising the procurement process for the tender titled "83_17 Food - Grocery, Frozen and Multi-temperature". This initiative falls within the food and beverage industry in the UK, specifically targeting the supply and distribution of grocery, frozen, and multi-temperature food provisions. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows any interested suppliers to submit their bids. The tender period is set to conclude at 12:00 noon on 29 June 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 27 August 2017 and extend for a maximum of two years, concluding by 26 August 2019. The expected value of the contract is approximately £76 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and larger food suppliers looking to expand their market reach. Businesses specialising in grocery, frozen, or multi-temperature food products stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process, as the framework is designed for diverse public sector customers including local authorities, NHS bodies, and educational establishments across the UK. As ESPO is a central purchasing body, suppliers who successfully engage with this framework will have the chance to secure contracts with various public entities, maximising their business potential in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

83_17 Food - Grocery, Frozen and Multi-temperature

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply and distribution of a range of grocery, frozen and multi temperature food provisions. Lot No: 1 - ESPO National - Grocery and Provisions. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and provisions. Lot No: 2 - ESPO National - Frozen Foods. Supply and distribution of a number frozen food items to include but not limited to fish, meats, vegetables, chips and potato specialities, burgers and sausages, savoury and sweet buffet, desserts, puddings, ice cream, bread, cakes and patisserie. Lot No: 3 - ESPO National - Multi-temperature food. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and frozen provisions commonly referred to as a 'One Stop Shop' solution with the addition of fresh produce, and non-food catering consumables. Lots 1, 2 and 3 are for the direct supply of products to ESPO Customers within the administrative regions of the UK. It is anticipated that the successful Suppliers will maximise the sales potential with all participating establishments throughout the contract. Lot No: 4 - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - Grocery and Frozen Food provisions. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and frozen food provisions to Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature of information 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 Confidentiality Agreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tender opportunity. 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 Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 29/06/2017 Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '83_17', (d) Express an interest, and download tender documents. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 29/06/2017

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a92a4aa0-a8ea-4149-9af5-f37a4c5ce7ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de467e44-bcc1-4dc0-b1fd-19870523dace
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2017 - 26 Aug 2019 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
10
Supplier Names

BFS GROUP LIMITED - T/A BIDFOOD

BLAKEMORE FOODSERVICE

BRAKE BROS

BROOK STREET FOODSERVICE

CREED FOODSERVICE

CROWNDALE FOODSERVICES

HARRY YEARSLEY

HOPWELLS

MINOR WEIR AND WILLIS

THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON

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