Tender

Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herbs

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 Feb 2024 at 16:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is looking to procure catering services for Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham through a tender titled "Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herbs". The contract falls under the goods category with a value of £450,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the Expression of Interest closing on 25/04/2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 01/04/2024, with the contract period running from 01/05/2024 to 30/04/2027 in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity to supply vegetables, salads, herbs, and fresh fruit to the mentioned hospitals presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in the provision of catering services within the healthcare industry. Companies involved in the supply of fresh produce and catering services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract's long-term nature, combined with the specific focus on food provision for healthcare settings, offers a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector catering market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herbs

Notice Description

Synchronicity Care Limited has a requirement to supply the Catering Services at both Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham with a range of vegetables, salads, herbs and fresh fruit. Additional information: The Expression of Interest will close on 25/04/2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b72ef-1566-4fef-839a-a6f10184c525
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gemma Harland
Contact Email
gemma.harland@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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