Planning

Prior Information Notice - Framework Agreement for Food Produce

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Nov 2017 at 11:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council is initiating a tender for a Framework Agreement for Food Produce, targeting the food industry category, specifically including the supply of meat, seafood, dairy, fruit and vegetables, and more. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant engagement event scheduled for 29 November 2017, taking place at Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset. This event is crucial for potential suppliers to understand the upcoming tender's requirements and provide feedback before the formal procurement process begins. The total estimated value of this contract is £1,300,000, and organisations interested in participating should ensure to register their attendance in advance.

This tender opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for suppliers involved in food production and distribution. Businesses that specialise in diverse food categories, including fresh and frozen food suppliers, dairy producers, and kitchen supply firms, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Participating in the soft market testing event will allow these organisations to showcase their offerings and feedback on the procurement framework, fostering business relationships that could lead to future contracts with the Somerset County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Framework Agreement for Food Produce

Notice Description

FOR INFORMATION ONLY Somerset County Council wish to hold a Soft Market Testing Event. The scope of the services Somerset County Council are looking to procure now include the supply of: Meat Seafood and Fish Dairy Fruit and Vegetables Ambient food Frozen food Chilled food Kitchen supplies The Soft Market Testing Event will be held on 29/11/2017. The event will take place at Dillington House, Somerset and will be an opportunity for all suppliers to engage through a common format with the teams. The event will provide background to this market request, and provide a forum to gather feedback and thoughts. A follow up questionnaire will be provided to all suppliers. The purpose of the event is to gain feedback in relation to the structure of the service specification, tender and tendering process. An agenda and soft market testing pack is attached to the advert on the Supplying the South West Portal. Due to venue size we would ask suppliers to request attendance for no more than 2 people from each organisation. Time: 09:30 - 13:30 Date: Wednesday, November 29th 2017 Venue: Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset Parking: car parking is available at the above venue. Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in the procurement process that follows. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. If a discussion around this opportunity is of interest, please register for the supplier event. To do so, please contact Kate Williams by emailing KTWilliams@somerset.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7eb26d12-4378-4279-b240-ead48cd517f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba1f4ca-d2f2-4b7e-8513-93a15e82d9e5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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