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Fresh Food - Fruit and Vegetables

FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2020 at 12:10

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

25 Nov 2019 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Oct 2019 at 10:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Fresh Food - Fruit and Vegetables," which pertains to the supply of prepared and fresh fruits and vegetables, including par-cooked frozen potatoes and chips. The procurement uses an open method and is classified under the CPV codes for potatoes and processed fruit and vegetables. The anticipated value of the contract is £20,753,584 over a 48-month period, with an initial 12-month value of £5,188,396. The tender period concluded on 18 November 2019, while the contract period commenced on 16 March 2020 and will extend until 15 March 2022. The geographical scope of delivery includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, mainland Europe, and the UK.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for suppliers involved in the fresh produce sector, especially those able to deliver a variety of items specified within Lot 1 of the tender. Businesses such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, provided they can meet the mandatory requirement to tender for all product lines under this lot. Success in this tender could lead to a long-term partnership with FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED, contributing to sustained growth and diversification opportunities in the food supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fresh Food - Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

The framework will cover prepared fruit, prepared salads, prepared vegetables, fresh fruit, salads, fresh vegetables and par-cooked frozen potatoes and chips. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be 5 188 396 GBP and 20 753 584 GBP for the full 48 months(if extended). Important information: It is a mandatory requirement that applicants tender for all the product lines in Lot 1. Failure to do so will result in the applicant's tender submission for all submitted product lines for Lot 1 not being evaluated further. For applicants tender submissions to be evaluated in Step 3 and 4, all product lines in Lot 1 must also meet the specification and product line descriptions to be evaluated further. This lot will be evaluated on a lot basis. Applicants must meet or exceed a hurdle of 50 % for the lot to be awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7cbabb9-333e-4cd8-b320-e69714b63ca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a42e786-4af2-4666-bd39-39079860c29c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15310000 - Potatoes and potato products

15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,753,584 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,753,584 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
20
Supplier Names

A.G. AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE) LIMITED

AB Produce PLC

ARTHUR BRETT CATERING LIMITED

BFS GROUP LIMITED

Brake Bros Ltd

FRESH N FRUITY (UK) LTD

GW Price Ltd

J R Wholesale

JOHN PALIN (WHOLESALE) LIMITED

JR Holland Food Services Limited

M.A. FORSHAW LIMITED

Minor Weir & Willis Ltd

PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITED

RALPH LIVESEY LIMITED

REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS LIMITED

REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED

RIBBLE FARM FARE LIMITED

STARTFRESH LTD

Set Produce

WINSTER FOODS (DERBYSHIRE) LIMITED

Further Information

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