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title: "The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
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buyer: "TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL"
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# The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-712fdbcd-197d-4033-9dbc-dac3eee6c935

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Telford & Wrekin Council, which issued a tender titled "The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" within the food services industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £350,000, was awarded on 4th September 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd October 2017 and will last until 1st October 2022. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh produce, such as fruit and vegetable distributors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, as the buying organisation has expressed a preference for engaging with these smaller entities. Companies with a capacity to supply high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables to educational institutions will find this contract particularly relevant for business growth.

## Notice

The supply and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables to schools and nurseries within the Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ace2744-6065-4a3f-bd26-66c0da0ffd06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWLANDS & CO (SHREWSBURY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2017 at 07:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ace2744-6065-4a3f-bd26-66c0da0ffd06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ace2744-6065-4a3f-bd26-66c0da0ffd06
  8th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=277133476
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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