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

FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED

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17 Sep 2020 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Supply Chain, represented by FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED, which has initiated a tender titled "Supply of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to cereals, vegetables, fruits, and nuts, with an estimated value of £108,000,000 over its duration. The tender was planned to end on April 14, 2020, and the contract period runs from August 25, 2020, until August 24, 2024. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which allows for a broad range of suppliers from various regions including the United Kingdom and beyond to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those focused on supplying fresh produce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are specifically encouraged to compete, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. The high estimated contract value, based on historical data and potential growth, suggests that companies capable of delivering quality fruit and vegetables to various distributors in England could significantly benefit from this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and growth prospects in the food supply industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked to award a/or supplier(s) for the supply of fruit and vegetables under the school fruit and vegetable scheme (SUSFVS). The awarded supplier(s) will be responsible for the supply and delivery of the goods to the awarded distributor(s) 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 GBP 27 000 000. For the full term the anticipated value is between GBP 108 000 000. 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 the school fruit and vegetable scheme will remain unchanged. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2b5233d-b1f5-46cd-8b33-5d2e632de08c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0671e38-1d3c-458b-9e40-5ea66dd7ccdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
25 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
9
Supplier Names

ALAN BARTLETT & SONS (CHATTERIS) LIMITED

Del Monte UK Ltd

Four Seasons Harvest Limited

GREENCELL LIMITED

J N Fox and Sons UK Ltd

JRM Godden Associates Ltd

Minor,Weir and Willis Limited

Nationwide Produce PLC

S H PRATT GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

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