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title: "Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herbs"
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# Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herbs

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-232d2f8c-7feb-4a0b-b171-9c07171e0b7f

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of fruit, vegetables, salads & herbs to cater for both Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. The procurement involves a total value of £450,000 and falls under the goods category. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set on 10th May 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st June 2024 and end on 31st May 2027.

This tender opportunity would be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to supply fresh produce to healthcare facilities in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Interested businesses should engage with the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to explore this procurement opportunity. The open procedure allows for transparent competition, providing a fair chance for eligible suppliers to participate in the procurement process.

## Notice

Synchronicity Care Limited has a requirement to supply the Catering Services at both Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham with a range of vegetables, salads, herbs and fresh fruit. To express an interest in the opportunity please register using the below link; https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4621&Culture=en-GB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9612cb9d-956b-4a69-b2eb-4c6b05f8838f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2024 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9612cb9d-956b-4a69-b2eb-4c6b05f8838f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9612cb9d-956b-4a69-b2eb-4c6b05f8838f
  10th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4621&Culture=en-GB

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