Tender

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

FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED

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Tender

18 Mar 2020 at 17:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED for the "Supply of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme." This tender falls under the industry category of "Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts" and is expected to require a considerable supply of goods valued between GBP 27,000,000 and GBP 108,000,000 over its duration. The open procedure tender is currently active, and submissions are due by 14 April 2020. The contract will commence on 25 August 2020 and run until 24 August 2022, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the food supply sector, especially those that specialise in fruits and vegetables. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial revenue growth, given the anticipated demand and value associated with the school's fruit and vegetable initiative.

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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 is seeking 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-c76a8fbd-e132-4e6f-8875-4d78846cffad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a1f6cf-8147-4e7e-b130-69a4642fe5ed
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2022 1-2 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
FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED
Contact Name
Strategic Sourcing
Contact Email
strategicsourcing@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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