Planning

FWK4002 - Provision of Fruit and Vegetables

THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 11:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "FWK4002 - Provision of Fruit and Vegetables" is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation for this tender is The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, located at the Houses of Parliament, London. The industry category for this procurement is "Fruit, vegetables and related products," corresponding to CPV code 15300000. The procurement method being used is a Request for Information, indicating early engagement with potential suppliers. Key dates to note include the engagement end date on 17th July 2025. The tender encompasses multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, the British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and potentially a wider international scope. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given their suitability for this procurement. Companies in the agriculture and food distribution sectors stand to benefit from participating in this process, particularly those capable of serving diverse and widespread geographical markets. Engaging early with this tender can provide valuable insights into buyer requirements and foster partnerships or networks that are advantageous for competition. As the process is managed by a prominent UK government entity, successful involvement could enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FWK4002 - Provision of Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

Request for Information for the Provision of Fruit and Vegetables https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037075-2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bfc6c9f-ed94-4db0-b05a-f57185036e44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096ffef4-082f-4c02-97da-b7a095fe9012
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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