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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-b5fd17-29aa7ebe-a30b-4858-8a38-5b5f19a62e1c

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is looking to procure catering services for Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham through a tender titled "Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herbs". The contract falls under the goods category with a value of £450,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the Expression of Interest closing on 25/04/2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 01/04/2024, with the contract period running from 01/05/2024 to 30/04/2027 in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity to supply vegetables, salads, herbs, and fresh fruit to the mentioned hospitals presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in the provision of catering services within the healthcare industry. Companies involved in the supply of fresh produce and catering services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract's long-term nature, combined with the specific focus on food provision for healthcare settings, offers a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector catering market.

## 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. Additional information: The Expression of Interest will close on 25/04/2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b72ef-1566-4fef-839a-a6f10184c525 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 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

- 27 Feb 2024 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b72ef-1566-4fef-839a-a6f10184c525

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b72ef-1566-4fef-839a-a6f10184c525
  27th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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