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title: "\"Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen produce via ESPO framework reference 83_21 Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods - Lot 3 \""
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# "Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen produce via ESPO framework reference 83_21 Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods - Lot 3 "

Buyer: EAST HERTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55b9c9fd-8ee0-44c3-8052-5d4936213252

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## Summary

East Herts Council has awarded a contract for the provision of grocery, fresh, chilled, and frozen produce via the ESPO framework reference 83_21, Lot 3. The procurement, completed through a selective process as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code 15000000). The contract, valued at £400,000, covers deliveries to the East of England from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the award publication on 22nd January 2025 and the contract's start and end periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of food products, especially those capable of handling fresh, chilled, and frozen goods. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurement stages, given the tender’s inclusivity towards these groups. Partnering with local councils like East Herts Council can also lead to long-term business growth and stability through stable and reputable contractual relationships.

## Notice

Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen produce for theatre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5743f7-1195-48d3-9880-362aa760c0e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | EAST HERTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LIMITED (T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5743f7-1195-48d3-9880-362aa760c0e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5743f7-1195-48d3-9880-362aa760c0e7
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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