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title: "The provision of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Knowsley Schools and other establishments"
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# The provision of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Knowsley Schools and other establishments

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4daa31a4-8535-4f98-8de4-94ae63af29da

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Knowsley Council, which seeks suppliers for the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables to schools and other establishments within the borough of Knowsley. This tender, classified under the goods category related to fruit and vegetables, was completed with a contract value of £1.6 million, commencing on 1 June 2018 and concluding on 31 May 2021. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other', with the tender period having ended on 26 January 2018. The contracting authority operates from its office located at 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU, England.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the agricultural and food supply sectors. Businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements of local councils and educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The successful supplier for this contract, Ralph Livesey Ltd, highlights the potential for local businesses to engage with public sector procurement and expand their market reach.

## Notice

Supply fresh fruit and vegetables to schools in the borough of Knowsley.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3b2e8b-0dc6-4b12-9a7b-7bf19e77b9d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RALPH LIVESEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3b2e8b-0dc6-4b12-9a7b-7bf19e77b9d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3b2e8b-0dc6-4b12-9a7b-7bf19e77b9d8
  4th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

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