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Supply of Fruit and Veg - 2 years extension to the original contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATI

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06 Mar 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Fruit and Veg - 2 years extension to the original contract." This contract, under the industry category of Vegetables, fruits and nuts (CPV code 03220000), involves supplying these goods to multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period starts on 11 January 2025 and ends on 10 January 2027. The total contract value is £35,438.08 GBP, with the tender period ending on 16 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the fruit and vegetable supply chain, especially those capable of fulfilling large-scale orders across various regions. While the awarded supplier, A.G. AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE) LIMITED, is an SME, the contract details highlight that it is not limited to SMEs or VCSEs. Companies well-suited for this contract would include those with established distribution networks and the capacity to meet the demand consistently over the two-year period, thereby gaining a reliable revenue stream and strengthening their market presence through association with a reputable health institution.

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Notice Title

Supply of Fruit and Veg - 2 years extension to the original contract

Notice Description

2 years extension exercised

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d41add-3c74-42d4-bb7d-76700b95a58c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,438 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,438 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2027 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6SE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A.G. AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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