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title: "120_17 Milk and dairy products"
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# 120_17 Milk and dairy products

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-112683c3-a150-4658-a59c-87242cc0a539

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of milk and dairy products is being conducted by ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, England. The tender, titled "120_17 Milk and dairy products", is currently in the award stage, following its publication on 11 April 2017. This open procedure tender has a total estimated value of £20 million and encompasses a contract period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2020. Interested suppliers are required to submit their bids by 12:00 on 12 May 2017. This multi-supplier framework includes various regional lots across the UK, aimed at facilitating access for public bodies in need of these goods.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises looking to expand their market reach in the dairy supply industry. Manufacturers and distributors of milk, cheese, butter, and other dairy products could benefit from this framework, particularly those capable of fulfilling diverse regional requirements. Organisations seeking to partner with public bodies in local authorities, education, and healthcare services will find this procurement particularly relevant for establishing long-term contractual relationships.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply and direct delivery of a rangeof milk and dairy products. The range of products includes but it not limited to milk, flavoured milk, cheeses,cream, butter, yoghurts, bread and eggs. ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature ofinformation 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 ConfidentialityAgreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tenderopportunity. Lot No: 1 - East Midlands Lot No: 2 - East of England Lot No: 3 - North East England Lot No: 4 - North West England Lot No: 5 - South East England Lot No: 6 - South West England Lot No: 7 - West Midlands Lot No: 8 - Yorkshire & Humber Lot No: 9 - London Lot No: 10 - Scotland Lot No: 11 - Wales Lot No: 12 - Northern Ireland An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934980ee-1e80-49de-8a98-8245d024041a |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,400,000 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | BRAKE BROS; COTTESWOLD DAIRY; CYMRU DAIRY; DAIRYLINK; EMBLETON HALL DAIRIES; FP PROCESSING; KIRBY AND WEST; MINOR, WEIR AND WILLIS; MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP T/A MÜLLER MILK & ING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 03331000 - Fresh milk from sheep and goats
- 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
- 15500000 - Dairy products

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2017 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934980ee-1e80-49de-8a98-8245d024041a
- 11 Apr 2017 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca701b8-05c7-47dc-859b-a127633ceb78
- 11 Apr 2017 at 14:44 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a3e77-a377-4b2c-9d80-83d07687aa6a
- 13 Mar 2017 at 11:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a3e77-a377-4b2c-9d80-83d07687aa6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934980ee-1e80-49de-8a98-8245d024041a
  7th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca701b8-05c7-47dc-859b-a127633ceb78
  11th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a3e77-a377-4b2c-9d80-83d07687aa6a
  11th April 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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