Award

Fruit, Vegetables and Salad

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Award

20 May 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process overseen by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust involves the supply of fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad, classified under 'Fresh or frozen vegetables'. The procurement has reached the 'Award' stage, with J R Wholesale being the selected supplier. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £258,232, and it covers the period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement was conducted at the Trust's location in Saint Leonards-on-sea, with postal code TN37 7RD in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the fresh produce sector, especially those capable of fulfilling large-scale supply contracts. While this particular contract has been awarded, businesses similar to J R Wholesale, especially those experienced in framework agreements and able to provide competitive pricing and reliable delivery, could find future procurement opportunities with public health trusts highly beneficial for business growth. As the process was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger suppliers and those with the capacity to engage with similar organisations may be best positioned to compete successfully in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Fruit, Vegetables and Salad

Notice Description

Supply of fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salad Additional information: Framework used Fresh & Food To Go Direct Solutions & FAG1345. Value is an estimate based on last years spend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-461ee9ea-ebe9-414b-8331-8253b5d6c2a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6891fd9-a401-4e7a-8fa6-9c75b198e0a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,116 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£258,232 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAINT LEONARDS-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J R WHOLESALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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