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Fruit & Vegetables - Call Off - 10/19

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed a procurement process for fresh fruit and vegetables under the title "Fruit & Vegetables - Call Off - 10/19." This contract falls under the goods category and was awarded as part of the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement. Located in Inverness, the procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was officially signed on 21 September 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,025,000, with delivery expected to various locations across the Highland Council area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in the provision of fresh produce. Suppliers who can meet the demands of large-scale delivery and adhere to quality standards are encouraged to participate. With a competitive bidding context that has recently included foreign bids from EU suppliers, there is potential for growth and partnership for companies seeking to expand their client base within local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Fruit & Vegetables - Call Off - 10/19

Notice Description

Call off under Scotland Excel Framework Agreement 10/19 for Fresh Fruit & Vegetables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - delivery to locations across the Highland Council area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667895
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428251
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,025,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702670

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANSONS FRUIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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