Published date: 28 February 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 29 March 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03000000

  • Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£8,000,000

Procurement reference

72_18

Published date

28 February 2018

Closing date

29 March 2018

Contract start date

1 May 2018

Contract end date

30 April 2020

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply and distribution of a range of fresh fruit, vegetables, potatoes and salads and associated products.

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-(1)/FAQs/Legal

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '72_18', (d) Express an interest.

Please note the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00, 29/03/2018.

More information

Links

Additional text

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '72_18', (d) Express an interest.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ms Genna Muddimer

Address

Barnsdale Way
LEICESTER
LE191ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

www.espo.org