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title: "75L_21 -Supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Leicester City Council Establishments"
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# 75L_21 -Supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Leicester City Council Establishments

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fe2854f-1615-4739-93fb-f7930780f032

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## Summary

Leicester City Council, through the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), is moving forward with the award of the contract titled "75L_21 - Supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Leicester City Council Establishments." This procurement process, which falls under the goods category within the food supply industry, is in the award stage and involves a contract valued at £1,020,000. The contract period commenced on 3rd August 2021 and will end on 2nd August 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, and the substantial eligibility criteria favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in the East Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, potatoes, and salads. Companies that possess the capacity to meet ongoing contract monitoring procedures and maintain financial stability will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The framework requires potential suppliers to demonstrate robust financial health, as regular credit checks will be conducted to ensure compliance. Engaging in this tender provides a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to grow their market presence and build long-term relationships with a major local authority.

## 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 establishments operated by Leicester City Council. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 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 '75L_21' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. Additional information: The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. ESPO will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2105 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b74113-279b-41a8-9262-77109203562b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 2 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,020,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,020,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## 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

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b74113-279b-41a8-9262-77109203562b
- 9 Jun 2021 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ce582c-b4bd-4a20-b8b9-c6658eccecd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b74113-279b-41a8-9262-77109203562b
  1st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ce582c-b4bd-4a20-b8b9-c6658eccecd1
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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