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title: "Fresh Produce 2019"
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# Fresh Produce 2019

Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48b01e2a-c7fe-403d-aa8b-dbfb0a246bd0

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## Summary

Norse Commercial Services Limited initiated a public procurement process titled "Fresh Produce 2019" to appoint suppliers for fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bread, targeting establishments in the East of England. This open procurement method concluded its tender period on 6th August 2019, and the awarded contract, valued at £4.7 million, spans two years with an option for two one-year extensions. The contract is set to commence on 12th August 2019 and will run until 5th August 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce and related goods. Companies that are able to meet the quality and delivery requirements for public catering services, particularly those operating within the East of England, will find this a suitable market to enter. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms could compete effectively for this contract, given the open nature of the procurement process led by Norse Commercial Services.

## Notice

Norse Commercial Services Limited (NCS) has undertaken a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for each Lot contained within this Invitation to Tender (Lot One - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Lot Two - Dairy and Bread), to supply and deliver to all relevant NCS Catering establishments listed within the East of England. The anticipated Contract length is two years with the option to extend for two years (one year plus one year extension option). The value of this Contract is estimated at 4 700 000 GBP across both lots over the full four year Contract Period (including extensions). Following this full OJEU procurement process via the Norse Commercial Services' 'Delta eSourcing procurement portal, Barsby Produce have been awarded both Lot One and Lot Two.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00334e8-c549-46ea-9d40-fe381f627229 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 5 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,700,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARSBY PRODUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2019 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00334e8-c549-46ea-9d40-fe381f627229

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00334e8-c549-46ea-9d40-fe381f627229
  15th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=420323765
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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