This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2024 at 14:05

Tender

18 Apr 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Norse Commercial Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract for their "Fresh Produce 2024 - South West" procurement process. This contract covers the supply and delivery of fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bread, to South West Norse Catering establishments in the South West of England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £1,860,000 over a potential five-year period, was awarded on 31 July 2024 to MJ Baker Foodservice Ltd. The initial contract term is two years, with the option to extend for up to an additional three years. Key evaluation criteria included Quality of Service (30%), Sustainability (10%), and Price (60%).

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers of fresh produce to engage in a substantial and long-term contract with a well-established local authority trading company. Businesses specialising in food and beverages, particularly those that can provide high-quality and sustainable fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and bread, stand to benefit from this opportunity. This procurement is ideally suited for SMEs capable of meeting the specified delivery requirements and providing competitive pricing, making it a promising avenue for business growth in the South West region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fresh Produce 2024 - South West

Notice Description

Norse have undertaken a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for fresh produce (fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bread) supply for South West Norse, to supply and deliver to all relevant South West Norse Catering establishments listed within the South West. The initial Contract length is two years with the option to extend for up to 36 months. The value of this Contract is estimated at 1,860,000 GBP over the full five year Contract Period (including potential extensions).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norse have undertaken a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for fresh produce (fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bread) supply for South West Norse, to supply and deliver to all relevant South West Norse Catering establishments listed within the South West. The initial Contract length is two years with the option to extend for up to 36 months. The value of this Contract is estimated at 1,860,000 GBP over the full five year Contract Period (including potential extensions).

Renewal: option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024317-2024
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

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15500000 - Dairy products

15811000 - Bread products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,860,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,860,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2024 - 4 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norse Commercial Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MJ Baker Foodservice Ltd

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