Estimated Value
Up to £10,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
11 May 2017
Type
Not specified
Overview
ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement with national geographical coverage. The framework is intended to offer a range of vending machines and water cooler service options, including but not limited to; Snacks, hot drinks, cold drinks, bottled water coolers, plumbed in water coolers and water fountains.
The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes 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_pow...) 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-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.
Regulations cited
- Scotland Act 1998
Submission
Lot No 1: Vending Machines Lot No 2: Bottled Water Coolers Lot No 3: Point of Use (Plumbed in) Water Coolers Lot No 4: Water Fountains 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.
Additional details
Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '900_17', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
BESTWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED
£401m
total awarded
- 2
ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED
£400m
total awarded
- 3
BFS GROUP LIMITED (t/a Bidfood)
£400m
total awarded
- 4
A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON LIMITED (t/a Blakemore Foodservice)
£400m
total awarded
- 5
SYSCO GB LIMITED (previously BRAKE BROS LIMITED)
£400m
total awarded
BESTWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Published
11 May 2017
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