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title: "Schools Catering - Dole (Total Produce)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-06"
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# Schools Catering - Dole (Total Produce)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d158d21-80e3-4dae-bae3-04573cb0d353

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the public procurement process for a contract titled "Schools Catering - Dole (Total Produce)" within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. This tender, identified by id LEICSCC001-DN706823-04772270, involves the supply of school foods across England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with Total Produce plc being the chosen supplier. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 and commenced on 1 January 2024, running until 6 October 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the supply of food products to educational institutions. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, it indicates potential future opportunities for businesses of similar scale and capabilities. Companies that can provide high-quality food products and manage logistics efficiently within the educational sector could find similar tenders advantageous in expanding their market presence.

## Notice

For the supply of school foods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf268db-f476-49b1-a9dd-d379acf3a7db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 6 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf268db-f476-49b1-a9dd-d379acf3a7db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf268db-f476-49b1-a9dd-d379acf3a7db
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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