--- title: "72_18 Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e4a8a59-de26-4eee-8e2e-0f6f4c56ae1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e4a8a59-de26-4eee-8e2e-0f6f4c56ae1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e4a8a59-de26-4eee-8e2e-0f6f4c56ae1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e4a8a59-de26-4eee-8e2e-0f6f4c56ae1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2017-12-11" --- # 72_18 Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e4a8a59-de26-4eee-8e2e-0f6f4c56ae1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e4a8a59-de26-4eee-8e2e-0f6f4c56ae1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e4a8a59-de26-4eee-8e2e-0f6f4c56ae1d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body based in Leicester, UK. The title of this tender is "72_18 Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads," which falls under the industry category of fresh produce, specifically focusing on potatoes, salad leaves, and related products. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £8,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2018 and last until 30th April 2020. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be aware that future notice communication is scheduled for 22nd January 2018, and documentation is not yet available for this prior information notice. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in the sourcing, distribution, and supply of fresh produce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is inclusive of various public bodies such as local authorities, educational establishments, and the NHS. Companies successfully engaging in this tender can expand their market reach within the public sector across the UK. ## Notice ESPO National framework for the supply and distribution of a range of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads. 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 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 To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '72_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '72_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffaf0198-cd34-42b3-b396-10f015d1bd58 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jan 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03212100 - Potatoes - 03221320 - Salad leaves - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products ## Release History - 11 Dec 2017 at 11:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffaf0198-cd34-42b3-b396-10f015d1bd58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffaf0198-cd34-42b3-b396-10f015d1bd58 11th December 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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