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title: "73_18 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads to Leicestershire Traded Services"
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# 73_18 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads to Leicestershire Traded Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b8d94b5-b916-4358-8ad7-58ae4547cb49

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## Summary

The ESPO (East Midlands Procurement Organisation) is undertaking a tender process titled "73_18 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads to Leicestershire Traded Services." Located in Leicester, England, this procurement falls under the industry category of "Fruit, vegetables, and related products" with a total estimated value of £1,800,000. The tender was published on 8th August 2018 and requires submissions by 12:00 midday on 10th September 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested suppliers.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply and distribution of fresh produce, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies capable of providing a diverse range of fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads, as well as those with efficient distribution capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. The successful supplier will also have the chance to extend their contract for up to an additional 36 months, thereby offering potential for sustained business growth.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to establish a single supplier framework agreement for the supply and distribution of a range of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads and associated products to Leicestershire Traded Services. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '73_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 10/09/2018 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '73_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 10/09/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e26d2c01-735f-4e5e-b361-760dc9c3ea6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 7 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS LTD T/A TOTAL PRODUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03212100 - Potatoes
- 03221320 - Salad leaves
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e26d2c01-735f-4e5e-b361-760dc9c3ea6d
- 8 Aug 2018 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1d3fc1-1fc4-4b2e-ac0e-b7d72cd85224

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e26d2c01-735f-4e5e-b361-760dc9c3ea6d
  4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1d3fc1-1fc4-4b2e-ac0e-b7d72cd85224
  8th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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