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159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries

ESPO

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01 Mar 2021 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "159_21 – General Merchandise and Groceries" is conducted by ESPO, a prominent public body located in Leicester, UK. This purchasing initiative falls under the goods category, specifically within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. The procurement was initiated as an open procedure, and although the status is marked as complete, it is essential to note that the contract was awarded to Argos Business Solutions (Sainsbury’s Supermarket) with an active status. The award was signed on 26 January 2021 for a total estimated value of £10,000,000, and potential opportunities for contract extension exist for up to an additional 36 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in general merchandise and grocery supply, particularly those capable of providing a ‘Click and Collect’ service and a digital platform without extra costs. Companies that manufacture or distribute food products, personal care items, kitchen equipment, or retail trade services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The scope for collaboration through the marketing of own brand products further enhances the attractiveness of this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to appoint a Supplier who is capable of providing ESPO and ESPO customers with a wide range of general merchandise and grocery products. It is essential that the supplier is able to facilitate the purchase of products via a 'Click and Collect' service. The supplier may be required to market and distribute a selection of ESPO's own brand 'smartbuy' product range and in return may enable ESPO to purchase and distribute a selection of the successful Supplier's exclusive own brand ranges. The Supplier must have the capability to provide ESPO with a digital platform at no additional cost, and have API (Application Programme Interface) that is compatible with ESPO's systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of general merchandise and groceries for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for delivery directly to individual ESPO customer establishments. Additional information: The successful supplier may also be selected to work with ESPO to pursue other commercial deals, for example, leveraging spend across key product categories through collaboration, in particular 'own brand' product ranges. Products supplied by the successful Supplier may be featured within the ESPO printed and digital catalogues, or used to fulfil ESPO customers' orders.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02970f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004007-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33700000 - Personal care products

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

55900000 - Retail trade services

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Catalogue Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162944084

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
1
Supplier Name

ARGOS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (SAINSBURY’S SUPERMARKET

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