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title: "74_16 Speciality Fine Food and Drink"
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# 74_16 Speciality Fine Food and Drink

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a16ad313-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by Espo for the "74_16 Speciality Fine Food and Drink" framework, which focuses on various categories including delicatessen, speciality teas and coffees, cakes, premium soft drinks, and cultural specialities. This procurement is classified under the food and beverages industry and covers a broad geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and mainland UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 10th June 2016, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2016 and run until 31st August 2018, with an option for a 24-month extension. The estimated contract value is between £1,200,000 and £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector, specifically those supplying speciality and gourmet products suitable for various establishments including cafes, restaurants, and event catering. Companies that can provide a diverse range of high-quality goods, particularly those identified in the outlined lots, such as regional delicacies and premium beverages, will be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) are also encouraged to participate, allowing a variety of vendors to engage with public sector procurement.

## Notice

The framework is for the supply and direct delivery to eligible end-user establishments of a range of Speciality Food and Drink, including; Lot 1 - Delicatessen such as regional and continental cooked, cured and pickled meats, cheeses, sausages, pates, terrines, dips, ready prepared salads and sandwich fillings, fruits and vegetables in oil or vinegar, mayonnaises, salad dressings. Lot 2 - Speciality Teas, Coffees such as roast and ground coffees (including single origin) speciality leaf teas, tea bags and hot chocolates. Office Beverage Packs and barista style machines and associated equipment. Lot 3 - Speciality Cakes, suitable for 1) sale in a cafe counter/restaurant setting and 2) Celebration Cakes for a varied assortment of occasions such as weddings, birthdays, retirements and christenings. Lot 4 - Premium Soft Drinks including Presses, traditional lemonades, cola's, Dandelion and Burdock and Ginger Beers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and Crushed Ice Drinks. Lot 5 - Cultural Specialities. Products including Samosas, onion bhaji's, spring rolls, curry base sauces, chutneys and chapattis. Lot 6 - The requirement also encompasses a Customer specific Lot for the supply, to the House of Commons and House of Lords, of a range of fresh olives, anti pasti, speciality foods, world foods and ingredients and speciality regional cheeses. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. 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 (except lot 6) is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full 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/29eb9874-e3e8-4e8e-89aa-beeb43a59333 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2016 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | COFFEE 1652 (NORTH WEST VENDING; CROWNDALE FOODSERVICES; DIPAK FOODS LTD T/A RAJ ROYALE; EDEN SPRINGS UK LTD T/A EDEN KAFEVEND; MATTHEW ALGIE AND COMPANIES; PEROS; RINGTONS; TCHIBO COFFEE INTERNATIONAL; THE HANDMADE CAKE; THE SOUTHOVER FOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 03131000 - Beverage crops
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eb9874-e3e8-4e8e-89aa-beeb43a59333
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da930f05-9f0f-4846-9a72-7cfa50aca842

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eb9874-e3e8-4e8e-89aa-beeb43a59333
  9th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da930f05-9f0f-4846-9a72-7cfa50aca842
  6th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

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