Tender

The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

08 Jul 2017 at 08:42

TenderAmendment

11 Jun 2017 at 12:33

Tender

05 Jun 2017 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Telford & Wrekin Council, which is seeking suppliers for "The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" to schools and nurseries within the Borough. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on fruit vegetables. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period ending on 14th July 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd October 2017 and last until 1st October 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the needs of educational institutions. Companies with experience in fresh food distribution and those that can fulfil the contractual delivery requirements in the West Midlands region will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to substantial business growth through long-term partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV2.2) IV2.7) Instead of: Read: The supply and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables to schools and nurseries within the Borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5254b862-2090-459b-b3d0-bffb734754f4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lorna.hicks@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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