Planning

Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce & Potatoes

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 07:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce & Potatoes." This involves the provision and delivery of fresh produce and potatoes catering to their estate and schools, ensuring products meet quality, freshness, and food safety standards. The procurement falls under the industry category of Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, with an estimated value of £9,840,000 gross. The planned contract period is from the 1st of January 2028 to the 30th of April 2034. The future notice date is expected on the 1st of May 2027, giving potential suppliers ample time to prepare and comply with procurement regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the fresh produce and logistics sectors. Suppliers with robust distribution capabilities and experience in delivering food products to institutions, such as schools and government facilities within the UK, are well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value indicates long-term business growth potential for suppliers that can align with quality and delivery schedules. Artisans and established producers with competitive pricing strategies focused on quality and compliance with food safety standards will find this an attractive avenue to expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce & Potatoes

Notice Description

Provision and delivery of fresh produce and potatoes to support catering operations across its estate and within schools, with products meeting all agreed quality, freshness, and food safety standards and being delivered in line with specified schedule

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037347-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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