Award

Supply of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 08:52

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 13:05

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 08:14

Tender

06 May 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Supply of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables" contract, targeted in the industry category of goods concerning fruit, vegetables, and related products. The procurement was completed via an open procedure and involved multiple award phases with the contract finally awarded on 9th October 2025. This contract is regional, serving various locations within Leeds, under the administrative region UKE42. The contract began on 1st October 2025 and is set to run until 30th September 2028, with potential extensions till 2030.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for SMEs within the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in fresh produce. Contracts like these can benefit suppliers by offering consistent demand and potential renewals, thereby stabilising operational forecasts. Firms that are quality-focused and can ensure timely delivery would find themselves well-suited for such opportunities. The scope of delivery across Leeds enhances the appeal to suppliers looking to expand regional footprints in public sector supply chains.

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Notice Title

Supply of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Notice Description

Supply of fresh fruit & vegetables to various locations within Leeds

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: a potential extension of up to 24 months may be offered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063557-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike Rowan
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01133785974

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DUNSTERS FARM

MULTIHOPE

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