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title: "CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FRESH PRODUCE"
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# CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FRESH PRODUCE

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-813d845a-30e1-4c76-bfb0-7f7aa8b42181

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is currently conducting an open tender (reference DN307809) for the supply and delivery of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, milk, and bread products, intended for primary and high schools, as well as other catering establishments within the Cheshire East region. The tender period is set to close on 4 January 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2018 and last until 28 February 2021. This opportunity is valued between £4.2 million and £5.2 million and is classified under the goods category, specifically for fruit, vegetables, and related products.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the food supply sector, especially those capable of delivering fresh produce to educational and catering institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in sourcing and distributing fresh groceries, as well as those holding certifications for quality and sustainability, will have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

## Notice

To supply items of: Fresh fruit, vegetables, salad ingredients, prepared vegetables, milk and bread products; asrequired for use in Primary Schools and High Schools and other Catering Establishments in the preparation ofmeals / catering requirements within the Cheshire East region. Additional information: Please refer to the chest for further information regarding this opportunity, procurement documentation can be downloaded from here free of charge, interested parties should register here and submissions should be sent via this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd57413-7669-4355-a202-2814c11d1ae3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2017 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd57413-7669-4355-a202-2814c11d1ae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd57413-7669-4355-a202-2814c11d1ae3
  1st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=305d702b-2bd4-e711-80e6-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  The Chest - e-tendering only please

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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