Award

75L_21 -Supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Leicester City Council Establishments

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2021 at 12:54

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 12:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, through the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), is moving forward with the award of the contract titled "75L_21 - Supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Leicester City Council Establishments." This procurement process, which falls under the goods category within the food supply industry, is in the award stage and involves a contract valued at £1,020,000. The contract period commenced on 3rd August 2021 and will end on 2nd August 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, and the substantial eligibility criteria favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in the East Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, potatoes, and salads. Companies that possess the capacity to meet ongoing contract monitoring procedures and maintain financial stability will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The framework requires potential suppliers to demonstrate robust financial health, as regular credit checks will be conducted to ensure compliance. Engaging in this tender provides a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to grow their market presence and build long-term relationships with a major local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

75L_21 -Supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Leicester City Council Establishments

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a single supplier framework agreement for the supply and distribution of a range of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads and associated products to establishments operated by Leicester City Council. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '75L_21' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. Additional information: The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. ESPO will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2105 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fe2854f-1615-4739-93fb-f7930780f032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b74113-279b-41a8-9262-77109203562b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 2 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS LTD T/A TOTAL PRODUCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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