--- title: "159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09b7ce63-60d1-49b5-a27f-8481a39b9b9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09b7ce63-60d1-49b5-a27f-8481a39b9b9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09b7ce63-60d1-49b5-a27f-8481a39b9b9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09b7ce63-60d1-49b5-a27f-8481a39b9b9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2021-03-01" --- # 159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09b7ce63-60d1-49b5-a27f-8481a39b9b9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09b7ce63-60d1-49b5-a27f-8481a39b9b9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09b7ce63-60d1-49b5-a27f-8481a39b9b9d.json) ## Summary ESPO, a public sector purchasing organisation based in Leicester, is currently in the award stage of its procurement process for the contract titled "159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries." The total estimated value of this contract is £10 million, covering a variety of goods under the industry category of food, beverages, and retail trade services. The contract period is set to begin on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 31st January 2022, with the option to extend by an additional 36 months. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 17th December 2020. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of general merchandise, grocery products, and related services. Companies with capabilities in digital platforms and API integration will be particularly well-suited for competition, as the successful supplier must offer a 'Click and Collect' service and could also engage in marketing ESPO's own brand products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender as it promotes inclusivity in the bidding process. ## Notice 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. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '159_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '159_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee352c15-f480-45b4-b854-35d428042bce | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARGOS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### 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 ## Release History - 1 Mar 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee352c15-f480-45b4-b854-35d428042bce - 19 Nov 2020 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec0dd41-c833-4941-8359-dbeae0b435bf - 19 Nov 2020 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4924825e-4adf-4ba1-a06f-3b42184116d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee352c15-f480-45b4-b854-35d428042bce 1st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec0dd41-c833-4941-8359-dbeae0b435bf 19th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4924825e-4adf-4ba1-a06f-3b42184116d1 19th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org EastMids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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