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LPS CORP - The Supply of Grocery, Soft Drinks and Frozen Food Products to Lancashire County Council - RFQ 15282559

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2021 at 15:44

Award Notice
Tender

20 Apr 2021 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is conducting a tender for the supply of grocery, soft drinks, and frozen food products as part of a multi-lotted framework agreement. This process is currently at the award stage, following the publication of the Request for Quote (RFQ) 15282559. The contract, with an estimated value of £27,120,000, spans an initial period of two years, commencing on 1st September 2021, with the possibility of a further two-year extension. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing suppliers to bid for various lots that encompass a wide range of food products. The tender period ended on 20th May 2021, and the distribution will be managed by Ralph Livesey Limited in Preston, serving over 500 units across the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food supply, particularly those capable of delivering diverse grocery products to educational and public sector clients. Suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will find this framework accommodating, as it is designed to facilitate collaborative efforts with the appointed distributor. Eligible businesses that can meet the delivery frequency specified in the tender documentation should consider participating, as successful bidders may also gain additional exposure through potential use of the framework by other public sector bodies across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CORP - The Supply of Grocery, Soft Drinks and Frozen Food Products to Lancashire County Council - RFQ 15282559

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi-lotted framework agreement for the provision of grocery, soft drink and frozen food products into the county council's appointed distributor, Ralph Livesey Limited, whose distribution hub address is: Ralph Livesey Ltd Fresh Food Distribution Hub Unit72B, Roman Way Off Longridge Road Preston PR2 5BE Deliveries of the products supplied will then be made by Ralph Livesey Ltd to over 500 units county-wide. The majority of these units are educational establishments (Primary and High Schools / Colleges) The duration of the Framework Agreement for both lots will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is split into 10 separate lots: -Lot 1: Bread Mixes, Gluten Free Cookie / Muffin Mixes and Organic Flour, Pasta and Rice Products -Lot 2: Tinned Tuna -Lot 3: Baked Beans -Lot 4: Chopped Tomatoes and Tomato Puree -Lot 5: Butter and Cooking Spreads -Lot 6: Frozen White Fish Products -Lot 7: Frozen Potato and Vegetable Products -Lot 8: Soft Drinks and Confectionery -Lot 9: Groceries and Non-Food Kitchen Appliances -Lot 10: Frozen Food Products Tenderers must have the capability to deliver all products listed in the relevant lot into the appointed distributor at the frequency requested in the tender documentation. The successful supplier MUST be willing to work with the appointed distributor, or any replacement distributor, that is contracted by the Authority throughout the duration of the framework agreement. Use of Framework by third parties LCC wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits)accessible (all stated lots) for use by other public sector bodies including: * Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council * Blackpool Borough Council * Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council * Bury Metropolitan Borough Council * Cheshire East County Council * Cheshire West and Chester Council * Halton Borough Council * Knowsley Metropolitan Council * Lancaster City Council * Manchester City Council * Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council * Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council * Salford City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council * Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council * Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council * West Lancashire Borough Council * Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council * All Lancashire Schools, Colleges and Academies * Lancashire Constabulary * Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Additional information: The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/ Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge, tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. THE RFQ (Request For Quote) NUMBER (Tender reference number for online tendering system) is: 15282559. For further information please contact: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bafba7c-bb4a-4f45-b202-804dd83241cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6164d06-5fbc-42e9-a61b-9385ec5a6463
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£27,120,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,640,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Ridings
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 539403

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BRAKE BROS

DUNSTERS FARM

RALPH LIVESEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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