Published date: 4 September 2017

Last edited date: 4 September 2017

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 29 June 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03200000

  • Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£76,000,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN174052-16153360

Published date

4 September 2017

Closing date

29 June 2017

Contract start date

27 August 2017

Contract end date

26 August 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 seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply and distribution of a range of grocery, frozen and multi temperature food provisions.
Lot No: 1 - ESPO National - Grocery and Provisions. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and provisions.
Lot No: 2 - ESPO National - Frozen Foods. Supply and distribution of a number frozen food items to include but not limited to fish, meats, vegetables, chips and potato specialities, burgers and sausages, savoury and sweet buffet, desserts, puddings, ice cream, bread, cakes and patisserie.
Lot No: 3 - ESPO National - Multi-temperature food. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and frozen provisions commonly referred to as a 'One Stop Shop' solution with the addition of fresh produce, and non-food catering consumables.
Lots 1, 2 and 3 are for the direct supply of products to ESPO Customers within the administrative regions of the UK. It is anticipated that the successful Suppliers will maximise the sales potential with all participating establishments throughout the contract.
Lot No: 4 - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - Grocery and Frozen Food provisions. Supply and distribution of a number of grocery and frozen food provisions to Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
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.
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.
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 deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 29/06/2017

More information

Links

Additional text

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '83_17', (d) Express an interest, and download tender documents.

Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 29/06/2017

Award information

Awarded date

30 June 2017

Contract start date

27 August 2017

Contract end date

26 August 2019

Total value of contract

£69,600,000

This contract was awarded to 10 suppliers.

Crowndale Foodservices Ltd

Address

50 Pullman Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 2DB

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

BFS Group Limited - T/A Bidfood

Address

814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Minor Weir and Willis Ltd

Address

Altitude, 206 Deykin Road, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7BH

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Brake Bros Ltd

Address

Eureka Business Park, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4AG

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Blakemore Foodservice

Address

Unit 3, Steelmans Road, Jamesbridge, Darleston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9UZ

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Harry Yearsley Limited

Address

Hareshill Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2TP

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Hopwells Ltd

Address

Glaisdale Drive, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 4LU

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Thomas Ridley and Son Limited

Address

Rougham Road, Rougham Industrial Estate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9ND

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Brook Street Foodservice

Address

Williamsport Way, Lion Barn Industrial Estate, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8RW

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Creed Foodservice Ltd

Address

Staverton Technology Park, Staverton, Gloucestershire, GL51 6TQ

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Mrs Jane Smith

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1162944056

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/