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"Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen produce via ESPO framework reference 83_21 Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods - Lot 3 "

EAST HERTS COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

East Herts Council has awarded a contract for the provision of grocery, fresh, chilled, and frozen produce via the ESPO framework reference 83_21, Lot 3. The procurement, completed through a selective process as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code 15000000). The contract, valued at £400,000, covers deliveries to the East of England from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the award publication on 22nd January 2025 and the contract's start and end periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of food products, especially those capable of handling fresh, chilled, and frozen goods. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurement stages, given the tender’s inclusivity towards these groups. Partnering with local councils like East Herts Council can also lead to long-term business growth and stability through stable and reputable contractual relationships.

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Notice Title

"Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen produce via ESPO framework reference 83_21 Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods - Lot 3 "

Notice Description

Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen produce for theatre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55b9c9fd-8ee0-44c3-8052-5d4936213252
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5743f7-1195-48d3-9880-362aa760c0e7
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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 HERTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LIMITED (T/A BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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