Published date: 11 December 2017

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 22 January 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Potatoes - 03212100

  • Salad leaves - 03221320

  • Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15300000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£8,000,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN310957-64148974

Published date

11 December 2017

Approach to market date

22 January 2018

Contract start date

1 May 2018

Contract end date

30 April 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

ESPO National framework for the supply and distribution of a range of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads.

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

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

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

More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2018/2019 £2,000,000
2019/2020 £2,000,000

Links

Additional text

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

About the buyer

Contact name

Ms Genna Muddimer

Address

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

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/