Published date: 11 April 2017

Last edited date: 11 April 2017

This notice was replaced on 11 April 2017

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

Awarded contract (published 7 August 2017)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Eggs - 03142500

  • Fresh milk from sheep and goats - 03331000

  • Fresh cows' milk - 03333000

    • Dairy products - 15500000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£20,000,000

Procurement reference

120_17

Published date

11 April 2017

Approach to market date

4 April 2017

Contract start date

1 August 2017

Contract end date

31 July 2020

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 direct delivery of a range of milk and dairy products. The range of products includes but is not limited to milk, flavoured milk, cheeses, cream, butter, yoghurts, bread and eggs.

Lot No: 1 - East Midlands
Lot No: 2 - East of England
Lot No: 3 - North East England
Lot No: 4 - North West England
Lot No: 5 - South East England
Lot No: 6 - South West England
Lot No: 7 - West Midlands
Lot No: 8 - Yorkshire & Humber
Lot No: 9 - London
Lot No: 10 - Scotland
Lot No: 11 - Wales
Lot No: 12 - Northern Ireland

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 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 this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.


More information

Spend profile

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Financial year Budget
2017/2018 £5,000,000
2018/2019 £5,000,000
2019/2020 £5,000,000

Links

Additional text

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '120_17', (d) Express an interest.

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.


About the buyer

Contact name

ESPO

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

www.espo.org