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title: "83_17 Food - Grocery, Frozen and Multi-temperature"
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# 83_17 Food - Grocery, Frozen and Multi-temperature

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a92a4aa0-a8ea-4149-9af5-f37a4c5ce7ed

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## Summary

ESPO (the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) is currently finalising the procurement process for the tender titled "83_17 Food - Grocery, Frozen and Multi-temperature". This initiative falls within the food and beverage industry in the UK, specifically targeting the supply and distribution of grocery, frozen, and multi-temperature food provisions. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows any interested suppliers to submit their bids. The tender period is set to conclude at 12:00 noon on 29 June 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 27 August 2017 and extend for a maximum of two years, concluding by 26 August 2019. The expected value of the contract is approximately £76 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and larger food suppliers looking to expand their market reach. Businesses specialising in grocery, frozen, or multi-temperature food products stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process, as the framework is designed for diverse public sector customers including local authorities, NHS bodies, and educational establishments across the UK. As ESPO is a central purchasing body, suppliers who successfully engage with this framework will have the chance to secure contracts with various public entities, maximising their business potential in a competitive market.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply and distribution of a range of grocery, frozen and multi temperature food provisions. Lot No: 1 - ESPO National - Grocery and Provisions. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and provisions. Lot No: 2 - ESPO National - Frozen Foods. Supply and distribution of a number frozen food items to include but not limited to fish, meats, vegetables, chips and potato specialities, burgers and sausages, savoury and sweet buffet, desserts, puddings, ice cream, bread, cakes and patisserie. Lot No: 3 - ESPO National - Multi-temperature food. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and frozen provisions commonly referred to as a 'One Stop Shop' solution with the addition of fresh produce, and non-food catering consumables. Lots 1, 2 and 3 are for the direct supply of products to ESPO Customers within the administrative regions of the UK. It is anticipated that the successful Suppliers will maximise the sales potential with all participating establishments throughout the contract. Lot No: 4 - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - Grocery and Frozen Food provisions. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and frozen food provisions to Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature of information 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 Confidentiality Agreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tender opportunity. 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 Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 29/06/2017 Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '83_17', (d) Express an interest, and download tender documents. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 29/06/2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de467e44-bcc1-4dc0-b1fd-19870523dace |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2017 - 26 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,600,000 |
| 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 | BFS GROUP LIMITED - T/A BIDFOOD; BLAKEMORE FOODSERVICE; BRAKE BROS; BROOK STREET FOODSERVICE; CREED FOODSERVICE; CROWNDALE FOODSERVICES; HARRY YEARSLEY; HOPWELLS; MINOR WEIR AND WILLIS; THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2017 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de467e44-bcc1-4dc0-b1fd-19870523dace
- 30 May 2017 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de467e44-bcc1-4dc0-b1fd-19870523dace

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de467e44-bcc1-4dc0-b1fd-19870523dace
  30th May 2017 - 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
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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