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title: "Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Frozen Food Products to Lancashire County Council RFQ 1568281"
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# Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Frozen Food Products to Lancashire County Council RFQ 1568281

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c13c288-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Lancashire County Council involves the supply and distribution of Grocery and Frozen Food Products, with a total contract value of £8,000,000. This open procedure tender was initially published on 9th April 2015 and includes a contract period from 1st October 2015 to 30th September 2017. The procurement is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and has completed its award stage, with the contract awarded on 4th August 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the food sector, particularly those that specialise in processed vegetables, frozen products, and miscellaneous food supplies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit the most, as the contract explicitly encourages participation from smaller suppliers. Companies experienced in catering and food distribution are well-suited to compete for future tenders in this category.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the Invitation to Tender for the supply and distribution of Grocery and Frozen food products to LCC catering establishments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc2b2f6-dca3-4125-8d27-e8ba29871432 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,120,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAKES BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15331000 - Processed vegetables
- 15610000 - Grain mill products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc2b2f6-dca3-4125-8d27-e8ba29871432
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0225197a-cbfd-41ea-ba82-de1a1497b09a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc2b2f6-dca3-4125-8d27-e8ba29871432
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0225197a-cbfd-41ea-ba82-de1a1497b09a
  9th April 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  Link to Lancashire County Council e-tendering website

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