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title: "120_21 Milk and Dairy Products"
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# 120_21 Milk and Dairy Products

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6372215-22ac-4ba1-adfc-bd94585ee943

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO (East Midlands Purchasers Organisation), is for a framework titled "120_21 Milk and Dairy Products." This framework is classified under the goods category, specifically in dairy products, with a total estimated value of £20 million. The contract period begins on 16th August 2021 and will extend until 15th August 2023, with an option to further extend for up to 24 months. The current stage of this procurement is 'Award,' having been published on 8th June 2021 and with the tender period closed on 9th July 2021. The framework is designed for use by public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and NHS bodies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to participate in the supply of milk and dairy products to various public sector entities. Companies that can efficiently meet the standards required for procurement by public bodies will find this contract avenue beneficial for expanding their client base and increasing revenue. The competitive nature of an open procedure, including potential eAuction processes for further contracts, offers a robust platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities in a well-regulated environment.

## Notice

A national multiple suppliers framework for the supply of a range of milk and dairy products. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '120_21' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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: https://www.espo.org/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. 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 minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefbc2a3-e581-4e95-9eae-5accfaceea60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2021 - 30 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BRAEFORGE LTD T/A PENSWORTH; EMBLETON HALL DAIRIES; FRESH PASTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15500000 - Dairy products

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefbc2a3-e581-4e95-9eae-5accfaceea60
- 8 Jun 2021 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94681e28-ddec-4c40-b772-8adc1b770ef3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefbc2a3-e581-4e95-9eae-5accfaceea60
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94681e28-ddec-4c40-b772-8adc1b770ef3
  8th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal

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