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title: "Fresh Meat and Poultry 2021 - 2025"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f61e74e-77d8-4faa-970b-9d09d2f02524"
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# Fresh Meat and Poultry 2021 - 2025

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f61e74e-77d8-4faa-970b-9d09d2f02524

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## Summary

The Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Fresh Meat and Poultry 2021 - 2025" to supply fresh meat and poultry to schools within the borough. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 22 March 2021. The successful contract will commence on 1 September 2021 and last for four years, ending on 31 August 2025, with an option for a 12-month extension based on performance. The total contract value is estimated at £1,520,000, and the delivery locations are throughout England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in meat supply, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in providing food products to educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can not only expand their market reach but also establish long-term relationships with local authorities, thereby enhancing their visibility and reliability in the sector.

## Notice

The School Meals Catering Service is seeking to implement a four-year contract (with option to extend by 12 months) to supply fresh meat and poultry to the various schools throughout the borough. Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is inviting tender responses from suitably experienced suppliers to supply fresh meat and poultry to schools within Knowsley. The contract will run for a period of 48 months from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2025 with one possible extension of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126accc-7018-47a8-89ac-63e16aa52d82 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9UX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15110000 - Meat

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126accc-7018-47a8-89ac-63e16aa52d82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126accc-7018-47a8-89ac-63e16aa52d82
  19th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d4f200be-0472-eb11-8108-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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