Tender

LPS CORP - The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals - LCC26790

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply and direct delivery of pasta and rice-based meals to approximately 11 to 13 high schools and colleges in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued between £60,000 to £70,000 per annum, will last for an initial period of 1 year, with a possibility of extension for an additional year. The procurement method was an open procedure (below threshold) and the tender period ended on November 10, 2023. The contract start date is on January 29, 2024, with an end date of January 28, 2026. The main procurement category is goods.

This contract opportunity offered by Lancashire County Council to supply pasta and rice-based meals presents a potential business growth avenue for suppliers in the food industry, particularly those specializing in pasta products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. The award has been granted to Pasta King UK Ltd, highlighting the potential for businesses within the sector to secure lucrative contracts through public procurement processes.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CORP - The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals - LCC26790

Notice Description

The Authority (Lancashire County Council) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier contract for the supply and direct delivery of pasta and rice-based meals to approximately 11 to 13 Authority high schools and colleges. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of 1 year, with the council having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 1 year, provided the duration of the contract does not exceed 2 years. The contract is estimated to be between PS60,000 to PS70,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (PS590,000 to PS710,00 over 2 years). Tenderers should note, the value of this contract may fluctuate and the annual / total value is not guaranteed. 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. NEGOTIATON (Request For Quote) NUMBER (Tender reference number for online tendering system) is: LCC26790. For further information please contact: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719ccc9-a055-4fde-88bb-437e769c248a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15850000 - Pasta products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2026 2-3 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1-2023-10-19T16:14:21+01:00",
    "date": "2023-10-19T16:14:21+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CR/CORP/LCC/23/207",
        "title": "LPS CORP - The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals - LCC26790",
        "description": "The Authority (Lancashire County Council) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier contract for the supply and direct delivery of pasta and rice-based meals to approximately 11 to 13 Authority high schools and colleges. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of 1 year, with the council having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 1 year, provided the duration of the contract does not exceed 2 years. The contract is estimated to be between PS60,000 to PS70,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (PS590,000 to PS710,00 over 2 years). Tenderers should note, the value of this contract may fluctuate and the annual / total value is not guaranteed. 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. NEGOTIATON (Request For Quote) NUMBER (Tender reference number for online tendering system) is: LCC26790. For further information please contact: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk",
        "datePublished": "2023-10-19T16:14:21+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "15850000",
            "description": "Pasta products"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 60000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 140000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-11-10T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-01-29T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-01-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719ccc9-a055-4fde-88bb-437e769c248a",
                "datePublished": "2023-10-19T16:14:21+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/v2gr32H4",
            "name": "Lancashire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lancashire County Council",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/v2gr32H4"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lancashire Procurement Service, County Hall",
                "locality": "Preston",
                "postalCode": "PR1 8XJ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Chris Ridings",
                "email": "contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01772 539403"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/v2gr32H4",
        "name": "Lancashire County Council"
    }
}