Award

Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme

FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2020 at 14:18

Tender

31 Oct 2019 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED as the buying organisation, seeking contractors for the "Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme" in the services sector. This open procurement aims to manage and distribute fruit and vegetable products to over 16,600 primary schools in England, impacting approximately 2.3 million children. The tender period concluded on 29 November 2019, and the resulting contract runs from 25 August 2020 to 24 August 2022, with an estimated total value ranging from £52 million to £60 million.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises involved in supply chain logistics, food distribution, and catering services. Companies with expertise in the handling and transportation of perishable goods, particularly those able to meet the needs of educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this initiative could help expand market reach and foster long-term relationships with educational clients while contributing to public health objectives through the promotion of healthy eating in schools.

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Notice Title

Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme

Notice Description

The distribution, storage and management of Fruit and Vegetables products under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme ("DISFVS") is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year - (the "proposed product Lines") and distribution to schools within England (the "Customer(s)"). Currently over 16 600 primary schools (circa 2 300 000 children) take part in the scheme in England. NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking to Award a Distributor(s) for the Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. The Awarded Distributor(s) will be responsible for the supply, storage,management and distribution of the Goods to all Schools within the scheme in England. It is anticipated that in the first year of the Framework Agreement the value will be in the region of PS13,000,000 to PS15,000,000. For the full term the anticipated value is between PS52,000,000 and PS60,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth, and upon the assumption that funding for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme will remain. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b178b127-6de5-4e74-be5e-0aa9c25bfa43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ac4315-69f1-4340-be19-d0cd10f756e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2022 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
FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B45 9PZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Rubery & Rednal
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Northfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

A.G. AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE

GW PRICE

MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS

PEACHEYS CATERING SERVICES

REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS

WESTCOUNTRY FRUIT SALES

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