--- title: "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7dbed628-b824-4a26-9dc5-d78976158a9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dbed628-b824-4a26-9dc5-d78976158a9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dbed628-b824-4a26-9dc5-d78976158a9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dbed628-b824-4a26-9dc5-d78976158a9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-31" --- # Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dbed628-b824-4a26-9dc5-d78976158a9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dbed628-b824-4a26-9dc5-d78976158a9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dbed628-b824-4a26-9dc5-d78976158a9e.json) ## Summary Nottinghamshire County Council has initiated a tender process for the "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce," targeting the food sector across the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender aims to ensure regular deliveries of high-quality fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, chilled dairy products, and fresh bread, to various sites such as schools and day services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the total contract value estimated at £5,880,000 over a maximum term of four years. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2020, following the tender period that ended on 17th February 2020. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in fresh produce supply, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with capabilities to deliver consistently to diverse locations, including schools and care facilities, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers who can offer organic products may have an advantage, although it is not mandatory. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance business growth in the competitive food supply industry, especially in Nottinghamshire. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council require regular, reliable deliveries of good quality fresh produce to a range of sites across the County. Sites include schools, day services, children's residential homes and the Council's trading arm County Enterprise Foods in Worksop. Fresh produce required includes, but is not limited to, fruit and vegetables, prepared fruit and vegetables, chilled dairy products, fresh free-range eggs, fresh bread and morning goods. In addition, the capability to offer organic produce is desirable but not mandatory for this contract. The objective of this process is to competitively procure for the supply and distribution of Fresh Produce. It is anticipated that two contracts will be awarded to two different Suppliers with one Contract covering the North of Nottinghamshire County, and the other covering the South of Nottinghamshire County. It is anticipated the Contract will commence on the 1st April 2020 for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further two years. The estimated total Contract value over the maximum term of four years is PS5,880,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c00e83d-3fad-444b-a96a-a92e4c2a0268 | | 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 | 31 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,880,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,880,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | JOHN PALIN (\|WHOLESALE; MILLSIDE BARROWCLIFFE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15500000 - Dairy products ## Release History - 31 Mar 2020 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c00e83d-3fad-444b-a96a-a92e4c2a0268 - 15 Jan 2020 at 17:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77875a69-2e8c-46bc-8592-c6562a46ed58 - 15 Jan 2020 at 17:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0991cb-18ce-4e05-bde7-e0248e8ee6d1 - 15 Jan 2020 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5986c228-4c4b-4f9a-aa04-fc11d5f13a41 - 15 Jan 2020 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d8b8f8-c18f-438d-ae7a-9c7e728999c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c00e83d-3fad-444b-a96a-a92e4c2a0268 30th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77875a69-2e8c-46bc-8592-c6562a46ed58 15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0991cb-18ce-4e05-bde7-e0248e8ee6d1 15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5986c228-4c4b-4f9a-aa04-fc11d5f13a41 15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d8b8f8-c18f-438d-ae7a-9c7e728999c0 15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d8108f8f-8c37-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 Access to tender documents: ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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