Award

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 18:19

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council, based in Huddersfield, England, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables to local schools. The contract, valued at £3,600,000, was awarded on 15th October 2025 to G.W. Price Limited, with the contractual period running from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2029. This procurement falls under the industry category of cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts, and is carried out through a direct award framework. The delivery of goods is focused in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement method emphasised suitability for such companies. The direct award process streamlines the procurement, potentially reducing administrative burdens for participating businesses. Companies specialising in agricultural products, logistical delivery within the UK, or those looking to expand their services in the education sector would find this contract particularly advantageous. Additionally, the valued long-term contract offers a stable and predictable revenue stream over the next four years, which could support business growth and expansion strategies.

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Notice Title

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables to Kirklees schools. Additional information: Awarding a contract through the YPO Food Deal 2 - Direct award framework (1114)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90505c53-d22d-422c-a7bc-86854c2b26ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c25f78-acfe-46a7-a575-da3894a30fe9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2029 4-5 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G.W. PRICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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