Award

Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2022 at 10:43

Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Free Range Eggs," categorised under goods and falling within the food industry. The open tender was initiated to provide fresh produce to educational and civic institutions within the West Midlands. This framework agreement is set for a period of three years, with a possible one-year extension based on performance. Key dates included the contract signing on 18th October 2021, and it is currently awarded to Arthur Brett Catering Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on food supply and distribution, particularly in fresh produce. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in supplying schools and care facilities, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts or participate in associated sub-contracting opportunities. The framework, accessible to various local authorities and public bodies, underscores potential collaborations, enhancing local economic development and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

For the supply and distribution of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables and free range eggs to schools, civic and care home and day centres.The framework will be let for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and will be awarded to one organisation. The framework will be made available to all the local authorities and public bodies based within the West Midlands boundaries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply and distribution of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables and free range eggs to schools, civic and care home and day centres.

Options: Option to extend by 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029fc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007678-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

03222000 - Fruit and nuts

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1214648000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHUR BRETT CATERING

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