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title: "Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Council Catering Establishments"
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# Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Council Catering Establishments

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c14167c-8501-46fc-8fb0-96df4d7387e5

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Council Catering Establishments." This procurement falls under the food industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, and the contract is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 18 January 2021. The anticipated contract period begins on 1 January 2021 and runs until 31 December 2023, with an option for annual extensions up to three additional years. The total value of the contract is £175,000, with an annual spend of approximately £35,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in fresh fruit and vegetables. Suppliers will have the chance to engage with multiple Council establishments, facilitating potential growth and stability through recurring business. Given that the procurement process does not guarantee exclusivity, businesses capable of offering competitive pricing and reliable delivery services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this ongoing supply chain.

## Notice

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (The Council) is seeking a supplier to supply and deliver fresh fruit and vegetables, Monday to Saturday (with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day) to Council establishments within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The anticipated start date of the contract is January 2021. The contract will be for two years with the option to extend annually for a further three years (2+1+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract would be for five years. The Council currently spends approximately PS35,000 per annum on the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The Council does not guarantee the supply of any of its sites and there is no exclusivity on this contract for the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75fc66e-f77a-470c-a88b-b8fe4b76a390 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARVEST FINE FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75fc66e-f77a-470c-a88b-b8fe4b76a390
- 9 Oct 2020 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc9eb36-6eb8-4ea8-94af-07ff5765be3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75fc66e-f77a-470c-a88b-b8fe4b76a390
  11th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc9eb36-6eb8-4ea8-94af-07ff5765be3d
  9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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