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title: "Fresh Produce 2023 - East of England"
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buyer: "NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Fresh Produce 2023 - East of England

Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-386ea3c4-88b7-41c9-a3f1-a9321b693f2d

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Norse Commercial Services Limited, is seeking suppliers for the provision of Fresh Produce in the East of England region. The estimated contract value is £4,930,000 over a potential five-year period including extensions. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for June 12, 2023. The contract is expected to start on August 6, 2023, and run until August 5, 2025. The industry category for this tender is Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and delivery of Fresh Produce to Norse Catering establishments in the East of England. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement process. Businesses able to meet the delivery requirements and operate within the specified region are well-suited to compete for this contract and support the Norse Commercial Services Limited in meeting their fresh produce needs.

## Notice

Norse is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for Fresh Produce, to supply and deliver to all relevant Norse Catering establishments listed within the East of England. The anticipated Contract length is two years with the option to extend for up to a total of 36 months. The value of this Contract is estimated at 4,930,000 GBP over the full potential five year Contract Period (including extensions). If you would like to express an interest in this procurement process then please submit your expression of interest via the Norse Delta eSourcing procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/735258b1-793a-46d0-9885-0ca5e0d96db7 |
| 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 | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2023 - 5 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,930,000 |
| 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 | NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR6 6EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Catton Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/735258b1-793a-46d0-9885-0ca5e0d96db7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/735258b1-793a-46d0-9885-0ca5e0d96db7
  11th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Food,-beverages,-tobacco-and-related-products./799QZJC944
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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