Tender

CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FRESH PRODUCE

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2017 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is currently conducting an open tender (reference DN307809) for the supply and delivery of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, milk, and bread products, intended for primary and high schools, as well as other catering establishments within the Cheshire East region. The tender period is set to close on 4 January 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2018 and last until 28 February 2021. This opportunity is valued between £4.2 million and £5.2 million and is classified under the goods category, specifically for fruit, vegetables, and related products.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the food supply sector, especially those capable of delivering fresh produce to educational and catering institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in sourcing and distributing fresh groceries, as well as those holding certifications for quality and sustainability, will have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FRESH PRODUCE

Notice Description

To supply items of: Fresh fruit, vegetables, salad ingredients, prepared vegetables, milk and bread products; asrequired for use in Primary Schools and High Schools and other Catering Establishments in the preparation ofmeals / catering requirements within the Cheshire East region. Additional information: Please refer to the chest for further information regarding this opportunity, procurement documentation can be downloaded from here free of charge, interested parties should register here and submissions should be sent via this portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-813d845a-30e1-4c76-bfb0-7f7aa8b42181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd57413-7669-4355-a202-2814c11d1ae3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

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