Award

The supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across LTS hospitality services and schools

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Leicestershire County Council, pertains to the contract for supplying fresh fruit and vegetables for LTS hospitality services and schools. Categorised under 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products', the award stage has been completed with a contract signed on 8th December 2025. The procurement method was a direct award via the ESPO framework, reflecting a scenario where the incumbent sub-contractor was engaged without prior publication due to the original supplier's withdrawal. The procurement spans the UKF and UKG regions, ensuring the supply of goods to various institutions within these areas.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the food and beverage industry. Large-scale suppliers like Doles Food Services, who possess the capacity to manage extensive supply chains and meet regional demands, are best suited to compete. In engaging such tenders, businesses can expand their market presence within regional government and educational institutions, fostering lasting relationships in the public sector. The nature of this direct award underscores the importance of being a reliable and proactive partner, ready to fulfil critical supply needs with efficiency and quality assurance.

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Notice Title

The supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across LTS hospitality services and schools

Notice Description

Supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across LTS hospitality services and schools

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award via the ESPO framework for the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across LTS hospitality services and schools

Procurement Information

Direct award via the ESPO framework to the incumbent sub-contractor as the supplier of fresh fruit and vegetable has withdrawn this element of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f944
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084442-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Bath
Contact Email
manjit.bath@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOLES FOOD SERVICES

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