Tender

LPS CORP - Provision Of A Food Distribution Network To Lancashire County Council

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2018 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently inviting tenders for the "LPS CORP - Provision Of A Food Distribution Network." This procurement falls under the goods category and aims to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad products to over 500 units, including schools and care homes, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 13th November 2018, and the framework agreement is expected to last three years, starting 1st May 2019, with an option to extend by up to 12 months. The estimated value of the framework is between £12 million to £26 million over its duration, based on historical data, with annual values ranging from £3 million to £5 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in fresh produce and logistics. Companies that are capable of meeting the demands of large-scale distribution to public sector clients and have experience working with institutions such as schools and care facilities are well-suited to participate. The open procurement method encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, thus creating a competitive environment that can stimulate business development and expand market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CORP - Provision Of A Food Distribution Network To Lancashire County Council

Notice Description

The Purchaser (LCC) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the distribution of food and drink products including the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad products to over 500 LCC units, including schools, care homes, day centres and civic units. The contracted distributor will be responsible for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetable and salad products and will also be responsible for the distribution of subsequent food and drink supply contracts that will be created prior to and throughout the duration of the framework agreement. The Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 3 years. With the option to extend for any given period up to a further 12 months. LCC wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits) as accessible for use by other public sector bodies including: * Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council * Blackpool Borough Council * Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council * Burnley Borough Council * Bury Metropolitan Borough Council * Chorley Borough Council * Fylde Borough Council * Hyndburn Borough Council * Lancaster City Council * Manchester City Council * Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council * Pendle Borough Council * Preston City Council * Ribble Valley Borough Council * Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council * Rossendale Borough Council * Salford City Council * South Ribble Borough Council * Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council * Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council * Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council * West Lancashire Borough Council * Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council * Wyre Borough Council * Lancashire schools, colleges and academies: The framework is estimated to be between PS3,000,000 and PS5,000,000 per annum based on LCC's recent historical data. The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 year is not guaranteed and an estimated figure is provided - The estimated range is between PS0 to PS1,500,000 per annum over the maximum 4 years of the agreement (PS6,000,000 in total) Therefore for the duration of the Framework Agreement (including the extension period) the anticipated total framework value is estimated to be between PS12,000,000 and PS26,000,000 Tenderers should note the value of the framework may fluctuate and total value is not guaranteed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb126f49-52c5-4cb4-b404-e4ff41063cee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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