--- title: "Prior Information Notice - Framework Agreement for Food Produce" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7eb26d12-4378-4279-b240-ead48cd517f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7eb26d12-4378-4279-b240-ead48cd517f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb26d12-4378-4279-b240-ead48cd517f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb26d12-4378-4279-b240-ead48cd517f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-01" --- # Prior Information Notice - Framework Agreement for Food Produce Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb26d12-4378-4279-b240-ead48cd517f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7eb26d12-4378-4279-b240-ead48cd517f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb26d12-4378-4279-b240-ead48cd517f5.json) ## Summary The Somerset County Council is initiating a tender for a Framework Agreement for Food Produce, targeting the food industry category, specifically including the supply of meat, seafood, dairy, fruit and vegetables, and more. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant engagement event scheduled for 29 November 2017, taking place at Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset. This event is crucial for potential suppliers to understand the upcoming tender's requirements and provide feedback before the formal procurement process begins. The total estimated value of this contract is £1,300,000, and organisations interested in participating should ensure to register their attendance in advance. This tender opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for suppliers involved in food production and distribution. Businesses that specialise in diverse food categories, including fresh and frozen food suppliers, dairy producers, and kitchen supply firms, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Participating in the soft market testing event will allow these organisations to showcase their offerings and feedback on the procurement framework, fostering business relationships that could lead to future contracts with the Somerset County Council. ## Notice FOR INFORMATION ONLY Somerset County Council wish to hold a Soft Market Testing Event. The scope of the services Somerset County Council are looking to procure now include the supply of: Meat Seafood and Fish Dairy Fruit and Vegetables Ambient food Frozen food Chilled food Kitchen supplies The Soft Market Testing Event will be held on 29/11/2017. The event will take place at Dillington House, Somerset and will be an opportunity for all suppliers to engage through a common format with the teams. The event will provide background to this market request, and provide a forum to gather feedback and thoughts. A follow up questionnaire will be provided to all suppliers. The purpose of the event is to gain feedback in relation to the structure of the service specification, tender and tendering process. An agenda and soft market testing pack is attached to the advert on the Supplying the South West Portal. Due to venue size we would ask suppliers to request attendance for no more than 2 people from each organisation. Time: 09:30 - 13:30 Date: Wednesday, November 29th 2017 Venue: Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset Parking: car parking is available at the above venue. Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in the procurement process that follows. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. If a discussion around this opportunity is of interest, please register for the supplier event. To do so, please contact Kate Williams by emailing KTWilliams@somerset.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba1f4ca-d2f2-4b7e-8513-93a15e82d9e5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 1 Nov 2017 at 11:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba1f4ca-d2f2-4b7e-8513-93a15e82d9e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba1f4ca-d2f2-4b7e-8513-93a15e82d9e5 1st November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d3ef4a2c-5a82-e711-80e4-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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