Tender

supply of fresh fruit & vegetables

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 May 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This open procedure invites businesses to supply goods within the fruit, vegetables, and related products industry category, targeting various locations throughout the Leeds council area. Interested parties should heed the important dates: the enquiry period closes on 25th May 2025, while the tender submission deadline is set for 2nd June 2025. The contract, valued at £6,500,000, will commence on 1st September 2025 and has a potential extension option of up to 24 months, making it a lucrative opportunity for participating businesses.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce, particularly those with the capability to meet the demands of public sector procurement. With a preference for economic and technical competence as outlined in the tender documents, companies that can provide high-quality goods efficiently will be well-positioned to succeed. The suitability criteria indicate that this opportunity is accessible to SMEs, encouraging a wider range of businesses to compete and benefit from establishing a partnership with a substantial local authority such as Leeds City Council.

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Notice Title

supply of fresh fruit & vegetables

Notice Description

the supply of fresh fruit & vegetables to various locations within Leeds city council boundaries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: a potential extension option of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018687-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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