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title: "97_17 Light Catering Equipment"
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# 97_17 Light Catering Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8491b3c-12ee-4f56-8358-8633d090a180

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## Summary

The buying organisation, ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of light catering equipment, including cutlery, crockery, glassware, catering trolleys, food storage products, and thermometers. The procurement is classified under the CPV category for Trolleys and falls within the industry scope of kitchen equipment and supplies. The tender period ended on 9 October 2017, with a total estimated value of £6,000,000. The contract, starting from 13 November 2017 and running until 31 October 2020, has the option for a one-year extension. This open procurement process, as defined by EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, is available for public bodies across the UK, including local authorities, educational establishments, and various government agencies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the catering supply sector to expand their business reach. Companies that specialise in supplying catering equipment, kitchen appliances, and related goods will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, those with capabilities in direct delivery to public sector entities would benefit from the direct supply requirements outlined in the tender. Engaging in this framework could lead to further contracts as ESPO is a central purchasing body with connections to multiple public organisations across the UK.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of a range of light catering equipment products. The product range includes cutlery, crockery, glassware, catering trolleys, food storage products and thermometers. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, 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 and 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/8e8d37de-1bb9-457a-ad97-2dc5f8896396 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2017 |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | BFS GROUP LIMITED - T/A BIDFOOD; BRAKES; BUNZL UK LTD TRADING; CATERERS SUPPLIES; CATERING SUPPLIES WAKEFIELD; M&S CATERING SUPPLIES; NISBETS; UNIVERSAL UNITY; W.V. HOWE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 34911100 - Trolleys
- 38412000 - Thermometers
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39240000 - Cutlery
- 39299000 - Glassware
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8d37de-1bb9-457a-ad97-2dc5f8896396
- 8 Sep 2017 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b506ed26-8626-40ab-a71b-376085411d67
- 8 Sep 2017 at 09:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2385ed6a-473c-4735-9b69-96b6291284c6
- 8 Sep 2017 at 09:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2385ed6a-473c-4735-9b69-96b6291284c6
- 10 Mar 2017 at 11:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2385ed6a-473c-4735-9b69-96b6291284c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8d37de-1bb9-457a-ad97-2dc5f8896396
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b506ed26-8626-40ab-a71b-376085411d67
  8th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2385ed6a-473c-4735-9b69-96b6291284c6
  8th September 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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