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Supply of Greengrocery to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Feb 2021 at 20:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council seeking suppliers for the provision of fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs to various school kitchen units and catering facilities within the West Midlands region. The tender, titled "Supply of Greengrocery to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council," has been awarded a contract valued at £1,782,000, which commenced on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2024, with options to extend until 31st December 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period officially closed on 19th August 2020.

This contract presents a considerable growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh produce. Businesses that focus on fruit and vegetable distribution, as well as suppliers of eggs, would be well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. The ability to fulfil catering needs for local councils can significantly enhance a company’s visibility and reputation in the regional market, potentially leading to further contracts across both the education and social care sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply of Greengrocery to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council

Notice Description

Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Eggs to school kitchen units in the Borough of Solihull and the City of Coventry. Catering units at council premises in Solihull and Coventry. One Day Care centre in Solihull and Adult Social Care units and commercial units in Coventry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed6ae77b-9640-4933-af37-574bc5117e5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9703c6f3-e7ef-41e3-9fcc-dc1128377f3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,782,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,782,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHUR BRETT CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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