--- title: "06_21 Alcoholic Beverages, Mixers, Soft Drinks and Associated Services and Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b637c08b-3191-49d4-bdf3-b9b696d580a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b637c08b-3191-49d4-bdf3-b9b696d580a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b637c08b-3191-49d4-bdf3-b9b696d580a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b637c08b-3191-49d4-bdf3-b9b696d580a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2020-10-19" --- # 06_21 Alcoholic Beverages, Mixers, Soft Drinks and Associated Services and Equipment Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b637c08b-3191-49d4-bdf3-b9b696d580a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b637c08b-3191-49d4-bdf3-b9b696d580a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b637c08b-3191-49d4-bdf3-b9b696d580a1.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by ESPO (the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) for the tender titled "06_21 Alcoholic Beverages, Mixers, Soft Drinks and Associated Services and Equipment." This process falls under the planning stage and is set in the food and beverage industry category. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2023, with a total estimated value of £5,000,000, inclusive of a potential extension of up to 24 months. Interested parties should note that the planned procurement notice was published on 19th October 2020, and further details can be accessed through provided platforms such as East Midlands Tenders. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage sector, particularly those specialising in alcoholic beverages, mixers, and soft drinks. Suppliers that can provide associated services and equipment in this domain would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for participation from a wide range of public bodies across the UK, including local authorities, educational establishments, and charitable organisations, thus expanding the scope of potential collaborations for interested businesses. ## Notice Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ESPO is undertaking a procurement process to appoint suppliers to supply Alcoholic Beverages, Mixers, Soft Drinks and Associated Services and Equipment. 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. 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 at 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; 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 are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '06_21', (d) Express an interest. Additional information: Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '06_21', (d) Express an interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc172d0-65cc-4aab-976f-bdb5a3756d9b | | 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 | 19 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jan 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages - 15911100 - Spirits - 15930000 - Wines - 15931200 - Table wine - 15941000 - Cider - 15960000 - Malt beer - 15961000 - Beer - 15961100 - Lager - 15982000 - Soft drinks ## Release History - 19 Oct 2020 at 08:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc172d0-65cc-4aab-976f-bdb5a3756d9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc172d0-65cc-4aab-976f-bdb5a3756d9b 19th October 2020 - 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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