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title: "159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02970f"
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# 159_21 - General Merchandise and Groceries

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02970f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "159_21 – General Merchandise and Groceries" is conducted by ESPO, a prominent public body located in Leicester, UK. This purchasing initiative falls under the goods category, specifically within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. The procurement was initiated as an open procedure, and although the status is marked as complete, it is essential to note that the contract was awarded to Argos Business Solutions (Sainsbury’s Supermarket) with an active status. The award was signed on 26 January 2021 for a total estimated value of £10,000,000, and potential opportunities for contract extension exist for up to an additional 36 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in general merchandise and grocery supply, particularly those capable of providing a ‘Click and Collect’ service and a digital platform without extra costs. Companies that manufacture or distribute food products, personal care items, kitchen equipment, or retail trade services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The scope for collaboration through the marketing of own brand products further enhances the attractiveness of this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to appoint a Supplier who is capable of providing ESPO and ESPO customers with a wide range of general merchandise and grocery products. It is essential that the supplier is able to facilitate the purchase of products via a 'Click and Collect' service. The supplier may be required to market and distribute a selection of ESPO's own brand 'smartbuy' product range and in return may enable ESPO to purchase and distribute a selection of the successful Supplier's exclusive own brand ranges. The Supplier must have the capability to provide ESPO with a digital platform at no additional cost, and have API (Application Programme Interface) that is compatible with ESPO's systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of general merchandise and groceries for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for delivery directly to individual ESPO customer establishments. Additional information: The successful supplier may also be selected to work with ESPO to pursue other commercial deals, for example, leveraging spend across key product categories through collaboration, in particular 'own brand' product ranges. Products supplied by the successful Supplier may be featured within the ESPO printed and digital catalogues, or used to fulfil ESPO customers' orders.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004007-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARGOS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (SAINSBURY’S SUPERMARKET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 33700000 - Personal care products
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004007-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:560491-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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