Published date: 27 February 2017

Last edited date: 27 February 2017

This notice was replaced on 31 May 2017

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 31 May 2017)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Distilled alcoholic beverages - 15910000

  • Wines - 15930000

  • Cider - 15941000

    • Malt beer - 15960000

    • Soft drinks - 15982000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£7,500,000

Procurement reference

06_17

Published date

27 February 2017

Closing date

29 March 2017

Contract start date

1 May 2017

Contract end date

30 April 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

ESPO is undertaking a procurement process to appoint suppliers to supply Beers, lagers, ciders, Wines, Spirits, minerals & soft drinks to Lot 1 ESPO National, Lot 2 De Montfort Hall, Lot 3 The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords.
ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature of information made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation 21(3)) and, before receiving that information, economic operators will be required to complete and return a Confidentiality Agreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tender opportunity.
Lot 1: ESPO National - Is for the supply and distribution of Beers, lagers & ciders (kegs, casks and bottles), Wines, Spirits, Premium Packaged drinks, mixers, post mix drinks and soft drinks to eligible ESPO customers.
Lot 2: De Montfort Hall - Is for the supply and distribution of Beers, lagers & ciders (kegs, casks and bottles), Wines, Spirits, Premium Packaged drinks, mixers, post mix drinks and soft drinks to the De Montfort Halls.
De Montfort Hall is a premier venue in Leicester City. Tenderers should contact ESPO through the procurement portal should they wish to arrange to visit the venue.
Lot 3: The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords - Is for the supply of Beers, lagers & ciders (kegs, casks and bottles), Spirits, Premium Packaged drinks, mixers, post mix drinks and soft drinks to the House of Commons & the House of Lords. For the avoidance of doubt Wines are not included within the Lot 3 requirement.
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 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
Please Note: The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 29/03/2017

More information

Links

Additional text

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '06_17', (d) Express an interest.
Please Note: The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 29/02/2017

About the buyer

Contact name

Ms Jane Smith

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

www.espo.org