Award

Provision of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Tender

19 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council seeking contractors for the "Provision of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables." This process is classified under the goods procurement category, specifically aimed at supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to various education and social care institutions, as well as cafes and canteens in the region of Aberdeen, UK. The tender is currently in the Active stage and was initiated on 19th April 2017, with submissions due by 23rd May 2017. The total value of this contract is approximately £2.9 million, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting bids from all interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the agriculture and food supply sectors, particularly those specialising in fresh produce. Companies that focus on ethical sourcing and sustainability may find this tender highly accessible, as community benefit themes are included in the procurement. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate robust supply chain management and logistical capabilities will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector authorities in the Aberdeen area.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils require provision of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and prepared vegetables to be supplied to education and social care institutes, as well as any other internal venues such as cafes, canteens or leisure facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils require provision of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and prepared vegetables to be supplied to education and social care institutes, as well as any other internal venues such as cafes, canteens or leisure facilities.

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further period or period(s) of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000492363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322375
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Dependant on whether the decision is taken to extend the contract or not. Would either be 24 or 36 months from Contract start date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Joan McCluskey, Melanie Mackenzie
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk, melanie.mackenzie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224665652, +44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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