Award

Fresh Produce 2019

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Aug 2019 at 13:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norse Commercial Services Limited initiated a public procurement process titled "Fresh Produce 2019" to appoint suppliers for fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bread, targeting establishments in the East of England. This open procurement method concluded its tender period on 6th August 2019, and the awarded contract, valued at £4.7 million, spans two years with an option for two one-year extensions. The contract is set to commence on 12th August 2019 and will run until 5th August 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce and related goods. Companies that are able to meet the quality and delivery requirements for public catering services, particularly those operating within the East of England, will find this a suitable market to enter. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms could compete effectively for this contract, given the open nature of the procurement process led by Norse Commercial Services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fresh Produce 2019

Notice Description

Norse Commercial Services Limited (NCS) has undertaken a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for each Lot contained within this Invitation to Tender (Lot One - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Lot Two - Dairy and Bread), to supply and deliver to all relevant NCS Catering establishments listed within the East of England. The anticipated Contract length is two years with the option to extend for two years (one year plus one year extension option). The value of this Contract is estimated at 4 700 000 GBP across both lots over the full four year Contract Period (including extensions). Following this full OJEU procurement process via the Norse Commercial Services' 'Delta eSourcing procurement portal, Barsby Produce have been awarded both Lot One and Lot Two.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48b01e2a-c7fe-403d-aa8b-dbfb0a246bd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00334e8-c549-46ea-9d40-fe381f627229
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2019 - 5 Aug 2021 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
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Selina Connolly
Contact Email
selina.powles@norsegroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441603894162

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARSBY PRODUCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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