This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2024 at 16:29

Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Moray Council has completed the procurement process titled "18/1067 Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables," under the main procurement category of goods, specifically fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables, and eggs. This procurement process aimed to appoint a single supplier to serve the Moray local authority area. The process adhered to the open procedure method and concluded with a successful award to Swansons Fruit Company Ltd, who signed the contract on 29th October 2024. The total contract value is GBP 1,230,925. The tender, classified under the CPV code 03220000 (Vegetables, fruits and nuts), was initially documented on 20th August 2024, with the procurement stage now marked as complete.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in fresh produce. The requirement for quality and environmental management standards, such as BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 14001, indicates a preference for suppliers who can demonstrate robust quality and environmental management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can provide quality produce while adhering to these standards, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Winning such contracts can lead to long-term business growth, as it involves supplying regularly to council establishments across Moray.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

18/1067 Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

The Moray Council is to appoint a single supplier to provide a regular supply of fresh produce (fruit, vegetables and eggs) to Council establishments across the Moray local Authority area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Moray Council is to appoint a single supplier to provide a regular supply of fresh produce (fruit, vegetables and eggs) to Council establishments across the Moray local Authority area.

Renewal: Contract is 3 years + 24 months extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04922c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037580-2024
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


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,230,925 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Moray Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swansons Fruit Company Ltd

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