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title: "Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL"
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# Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90505c53-d22d-422c-a7bc-86854c2b26ef

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## Summary

Kirklees Council, based in Huddersfield, England, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables to local schools. The contract, valued at £3,600,000, was awarded on 15th October 2025 to G.W. Price Limited, with the contractual period running from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2029. This procurement falls under the industry category of cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts, and is carried out through a direct award framework. The delivery of goods is focused in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement method emphasised suitability for such companies. The direct award process streamlines the procurement, potentially reducing administrative burdens for participating businesses. Companies specialising in agricultural products, logistical delivery within the UK, or those looking to expand their services in the education sector would find this contract particularly advantageous. Additionally, the valued long-term contract offers a stable and predictable revenue stream over the next four years, which could support business growth and expansion strategies.

## Notice

The supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables to Kirklees schools. Additional information: Awarding a contract through the YPO Food Deal 2 - Direct award framework (1114)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c25f78-acfe-46a7-a575-da3894a30fe9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G.W. PRICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 18:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c25f78-acfe-46a7-a575-da3894a30fe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c25f78-acfe-46a7-a575-da3894a30fe9
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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