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LPS CORP - Provision of a Food Distribution Network to Lancashire County Council. (Including the Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetable and Salad Products) - RFQ 15353912

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2023 at 14:48

Award Notice
Tender

20 Dec 2022 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Food Distribution Network, including the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad products to various public sector bodies. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with a contract period starting on May 1, 2023, and ending on April 30, 2027. The total framework value for the Purchaser and potential 3rd parties is estimated to be between £16,000,000 and £31,600,000 over the duration of the agreement.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for suppliers in the food and beverages industry, particularly those with experience in large-scale distribution operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the framework's accessibility to a wide range of public sector bodies. The contract duration offers stable revenue potential for successful bidders and enables collaboration with numerous local authorities and public service entities for enhanced business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CORP - Provision of a Food Distribution Network to Lancashire County Council. (Including the Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetable and Salad Products) - RFQ 15353912

Notice Description

The Purchaser (LCC) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the distribution of food and drink products including the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad products to over 500 units, including schools, care homes, day centres and civic units. The contracted distributor will be responsible for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetable and salad products and will also be responsible for the distribution of food and drink supply contracts that are currently ongoing and may be retendered throughout the duration of the framework agreement. The Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 3 years. With the option to extend for any given period up to a maximum of a further 12 months. In addition, the Purchaser wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits) as accessible for use by other public sector bodies including: * Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council * Blackpool Borough Council * Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council * Bury Metropolitan Borough Council * Cheshire East County Council * Cheshire West and Chester Council * Derbyshire County Council * Halton Borough Council * Knowsley Metropolitan Council * Manchester City Council * Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council * Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council * Salford City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council * Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council * Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council * West Lancashire Borough Council * Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council * Wyre Borough Council * Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service * The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire The framework is estimated to be between PS4,000,000 and PS5,000,000 per annum based on the Purchaser's own recent historical data. (Between PS16,000,000 and PS20,000,000 over the maximum 4-year period) The value of participation by the wider public sector authorities listed above for the maximum 4 years is not guaranteed and an estimated figure is provided. The estimated range is between PS0 to PS2,900,000 per annum over the maximum 4 years of the agreement (PS11,600,000 in total) Therefore, for the duration of the Framework Agreement (including the extension period) the anticipated total framework value for the Purchaser and potential additional 3rd parties is estimated to be between PS16,000,000 and PS31,600,000 Tenderers should note the value of the whole framework may fluctuate and total value is not guaranteed. Please see the tender documentation for further information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d173b0f1-33ac-42e8-8108-a62f94bea458
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc00993e-a585-4591-8d28-cceb0f106031
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RALPH LIVESEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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