--- title: "CA6066 - Invitation To Tender for The Supply and Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80e9abba-31b0-42f0-8d50-f6e98dac7cf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80e9abba-31b0-42f0-8d50-f6e98dac7cf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80e9abba-31b0-42f0-8d50-f6e98dac7cf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80e9abba-31b0-42f0-8d50-f6e98dac7cf7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEVERHULME ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2019-07-29" --- # CA6066 - Invitation To Tender for The Supply and Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Buyer: LEVERHULME ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80e9abba-31b0-42f0-8d50-f6e98dac7cf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80e9abba-31b0-42f0-8d50-f6e98dac7cf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80e9abba-31b0-42f0-8d50-f6e98dac7cf7.json) ## Summary The Leverhulme Academy Trust has initiated a public procurement process titled "CA6066 - Invitation To Tender for The Supply and Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods," valued at £48 million, operating under an open procedure. This framework aims to serve the Fruit and Vegetables and Misc Chilled Food needs across the UK's public sector. The procurement process includes various regional lots spanning locations such as the North West, East Midlands, and Greater London. The tender period ended on 14 June 2019, with a contract period commencing 2 September 2019 and concluding 1 September 2021. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply and distribution of fresh produce and chilled foods, particularly those with capabilities to service diverse regions across the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as there are provisions aligned with their eligibility. Businesses that can provide comprehensive logistical solutions and maintain quality supplies would be ideally suited to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. Includes Lots: Lot 1: LOT 1: North West - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 2: LOT 2: East Midlands - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 3: LOT 3: Cumbria - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 4: LOT 4: West Midlands - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 5: LOT 5: South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 6: LOT 6: North East - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 7: LOT 7: South West - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 8: LOT 8: Greater London - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 9: LOT 9: South East - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods Lot 10: LOT 10: East Yorkshire - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit an To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA6066. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA6066 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d77992d-8b38-4ba9-ba5d-ec39bb7139c2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | LEVERHULME ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL6 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire | | Local authority | Chorley | | Electoral ward | Adlington & Anderton | | Westminster constituency | Chorley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | COUNTRY FRESH FOODS; RIBBLE FARM FARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products ## Release History - 29 Jul 2019 at 14:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d77992d-8b38-4ba9-ba5d-ec39bb7139c2 - 16 May 2019 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d77992d-8b38-4ba9-ba5d-ec39bb7139c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d77992d-8b38-4ba9-ba5d-ec39bb7139c2 16th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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