Planning

73_22 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Produce to Leicestershire Traded Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL T/A LEICESTERSHIRE TRADED SERVICES (C/O ESPO)

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Planning

20 May 2022 at 09:14

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Leicestershire County Council through its trading arm, Leicestershire Traded Services, for the framework titled "73_22 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Produce." This process falls under the planning stage and targets the industry category of cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. The estimated value of the contract is £4,000,000, spanning from 8th October 2022 to 7th October 2024, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest before the future notice date of 17th June 2022, with further details available via the EastMidsTenders portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of fresh produce, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide quality fresh fruit, vegetables, and produce to cater to various sites across Leicestershire and neighbouring counties would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to sustained growth in contracts with local government entities, enhancing their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

73_22 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Produce to Leicestershire Traded Services

Notice Description

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and the tender documentation is not available yet. ESPO is seeking to establish a framework on behalf of Leicestershire Traded Services; a trading arm of Leicestershire County Council for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables and produce. Leicestershire Traded Services currently operate catering services predominantly across Leicestershire but also service sites within Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The purpose of this notice is to understand interest in this opportunity and seek feedback from the supply market that will inform the final procurement approach taken by ESPO. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To express an interest: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '73_22' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e35592a6-5316-435a-ad98-07b13caccb86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd869db5-e973-429f-b899-9772244cc36c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2022 - 7 Oct 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL T/A LEICESTERSHIRE TRADED SERVICES (C/O ESPO)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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