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Framework Agreement relating to the Provision of a Food Distribution Network to Lancashire County Council (Including the Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetable and Salad Products)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the provision of a food distribution network, which includes the supply and delivery of fruit, vegetable, and salad products. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned status and expected commencement in May 2027. The council aims to contract suppliers for delivering fresh food items to over 500 units such as schools, care homes, and day centres throughout the UKD4 region. This tender falls under the 'goods' category, specifically focusing on food-related products. Interested parties should anticipate further notices about this procurement by 2nd November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the food and beverage distribution industry, especially those capable of supporting large-scale supply and delivery operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation, provided they can meet the framework's requirements. Companies engaging in the procurement will have the chance to secure long-term contracts potentially extendable until 2031. This procurement process provides a strategic growth opportunity for distributors to expand their service reach within the public sector and enhance their business footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement relating to the Provision of a Food Distribution Network to Lancashire County Council (Including the Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetable and Salad Products)

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council currently operates / contracts a single supplier framework for the distribution of food and drink products including the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad products to over 500 units, including schools, care homes, day centres and civic units. The contracted distributor is responsible for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetable and salad products and also responsible for the distribution of food and drink supply contracts that are currently ongoing and may be retendered throughout the duration of the framework agreement. Lancashire County Council will be seeking to retender these requirements, for a new arrangement to commence in May 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047304-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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