Award

The provision of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Knowsley Schools and other establishments

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2018 at 10:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Knowsley Council, which seeks suppliers for the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables to schools and other establishments within the borough of Knowsley. This tender, classified under the goods category related to fruit and vegetables, was completed with a contract value of £1.6 million, commencing on 1 June 2018 and concluding on 31 May 2021. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other', with the tender period having ended on 26 January 2018. The contracting authority operates from its office located at 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU, England.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the agricultural and food supply sectors. Businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements of local councils and educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The successful supplier for this contract, Ralph Livesey Ltd, highlights the potential for local businesses to engage with public sector procurement and expand their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Knowsley Schools and other establishments

Notice Description

Supply fresh fruit and vegetables to schools in the borough of Knowsley.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4daa31a4-8535-4f98-8de4-94ae63af29da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3b2e8b-0dc6-4b12-9a7b-7bf19e77b9d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 3-4 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RALPH LIVESEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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