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Supply and Distribution of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods

Hampshire County Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Mar 2026 at 11:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

24 Mar 2026 at 13:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Mar 2026 at 13:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 13:14

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council, as the buying organisation, has initiated a public procurement process focusing on the supply and distribution of fruit, vegetables, milk, and morning goods across various establishments in Hampshire, including schools, health service locations, and emergency service centres. This initiative, flagged under tender ID CS27630, progresses through the award stage with the contract signed on 26th March 2026 and set to commence on 9th April 2026. Using an open procurement method, the framework agreement aims to cover two specific lots: North and South Hampshire, offering single supplier frameworks, without reopening competition, tailored especially to the needs of the region. This setup is designed to streamline delivery, ensuring consistent supply to a broad range of service users under a contract valued at £1,750,000. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically food and beverages, with the involvement of Fruit Basket Limited, an SME, as the primary supplier. The process leverages the framework agreement methodology, intending for the direct award from each geographical lot, valid through 8th April 2030.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the food supply and distribution sector, particularly those with a focus on servicing sub-central government bodies. With Hampshire County Council's reach extending to various public sectors, winning this tender provides long-term assurance of recurring business, benefiting SME suppliers like Fruit Basket Limited. Companies involved in food supply chains and distribution stand to gain a foothold in the governmental market, offering consistent growth through structured agreements. For businesses adept at managing fruit, vegetable, dairy products, and baked goods delivery, participating in such frameworks allows for expansive brand recognition and scalability. This is an excellent growth platform for enterprises with established logistical systems and expertise in handling large-scale supply contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement covers the supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods to customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies), and other members of the Central Buying Consortium. For more details regarding members, please refer to Paragraph 2.5 in the Invitation to Tender. Delivery locations may include but not be limited to Local Authority offices, Adult Health and Social Care establishments, Schools, Countryside Services, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service establishments, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary establishments, and other external customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies). This Framework Agreement contains two Lots, covering the following areas Lot 1 - North Hampshire Lot 2 - South Hampshire

Lot Information

North Hampshire

The requirement of this Framework Agreement is for the Contractor to Supply and Distribute Fruit and Vegetables and Milk and Morning Goods, as required to Hampshire County Council and other Contracting Authorities within the Northern region of Hampshire including: Basingstoke, Fleet, Hook, Yateley, Farnborough, Aldershot, Winchester, Andover, Stockbridge, Romsey, Alton, Petersfield.

South Hampshire

The requirement of this Framework Agreement is for the Contractor to Supply and Distribute Fruit and Vegetables and Milk and Morning Goods, as required to Hampshire County Council and other Contracting Authorities within the Northern region of Hampshire including: Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Horndean, Hayling Island, Alton, Petersfield, Hedge End, Southampton, Totton, New Forest, Hythe, Fawley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hampshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Fruit Basket Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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