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title: "Fresh Produce 2019"
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# Fresh Produce 2019

Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95a5689e-202c-423f-a1f2-df8cc746ee37

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## Summary

Norse Commercial Services Limited is currently undertaking an open tender procurement process titled "Fresh Produce 2019," aimed at appointing suppliers for two lots: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy and Bread. This procurement is focused on supplying and delivering to various catering establishments across the East of England. The contract is expected to last for two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, and has an estimated total value of £4.7 million. The tender period is open until 17 June 2019, with the contract start date projected for 6 August 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food supply chain, especially those specialising in fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for local suppliers looking to expand their market reach. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to secure long-term contracts and establish valuable relationships with Norse Commercial Services Limited and its catering establishments in the region.

## Notice

Norse Commercial Services Limited (NCS) is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for each Lot contained within this Invitation to Tender (Lot One - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Lot Two - Dairy and Bread), to supply and deliver to all relevant NCS Catering establishments listed within the East of England. The anticipated Contract length is two years with the option to extend for two years (one year plus one year extension option). The value of this Contract is estimated at 4 700 000 GBP across both lots over the full four year Contract Period (including extensions). If you would like to express an interest in this procurement process then please submit your expression of interest via Norse Commercial Services' 'Delta eSourcing procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275695d9-73b1-49bc-8b9a-e9875cac29ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2019 - 5 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR6 6EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Catton Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 17 May 2019 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275695d9-73b1-49bc-8b9a-e9875cac29ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275695d9-73b1-49bc-8b9a-e9875cac29ab
  17th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./SB5Q58Z6WP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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