--- title: "LPS CORP - The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals - LCC26790" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-19" --- # LPS CORP - The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals - LCC26790 Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-864cf25f-34de-448f-80f7-b56621f407d1.json) ## Summary The Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply and direct delivery of pasta and rice-based meals to approximately 11 to 13 high schools and colleges in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued between £60,000 to £70,000 per annum, will last for an initial period of 1 year, with a possibility of extension for an additional year. The procurement method was an open procedure (below threshold) and the tender period ended on November 10, 2023. The contract start date is on January 29, 2024, with an end date of January 28, 2026. The main procurement category is goods. This contract opportunity offered by Lancashire County Council to supply pasta and rice-based meals presents a potential business growth avenue for suppliers in the food industry, particularly those specializing in pasta products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. The award has been granted to Pasta King UK Ltd, highlighting the potential for businesses within the sector to secure lucrative contracts through public procurement processes. ## Notice The Authority (Lancashire County Council) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier contract for the supply and direct delivery of pasta and rice-based meals to approximately 11 to 13 Authority high schools and colleges. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of 1 year, with the council having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 1 year, provided the duration of the contract does not exceed 2 years. The contract is estimated to be between PS60,000 to PS70,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (PS590,000 to PS710,00 over 2 years). Tenderers should note, the value of this contract may fluctuate and the annual / total value is not guaranteed. The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/ Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge, tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. NEGOTIATON (Request For Quote) NUMBER (Tender reference number for online tendering system) is: LCC26790. For further information please contact: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719ccc9-a055-4fde-88bb-437e769c248a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15850000 - Pasta products ## Release History - 19 Oct 2023 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719ccc9-a055-4fde-88bb-437e769c248a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719ccc9-a055-4fde-88bb-437e769c248a 19th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/ - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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