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title: "The Supply & Distribution of Fresh Produce for the delivery of the Twelve15 Catering Service."
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buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# The Supply & Distribution of Fresh Produce for the delivery of the Twelve15 Catering Service.

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fe5d312-0019-4ea5-82a8-27fcbe67dd43

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has issued an award for the supply and distribution of fresh produce for the Twelve15 Catering Service, the contract being valued at £4,111,368. The procurement process relates to the industry category of Fruit, vegetables, and related products. This involves providing fresh produce to 186 schools across Surrey, with a contract period from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the awarding stage was completed on 8 October 2024. The delivery addresses include multiple UK locations as well as other specified territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the fresh produce industry, particularly those able to meet the scale and distribution requirements of such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity given the procurement's suitability criteria. Partnering with Surrey County Council offers a reputable client base, providing regular and stable business within the educational sector and potential for growth in supplying public sector catering services.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender guidance document ('ITT Guidance') is issued to the market for the provision of Fresh Produce ('the Contract'). Twelve15 is a trading arm of Surrey County Council with a long and successful history of delivering support services to schools. The largest division of the organisation is catering, where currently catering services are delivered in 186 schools across Surrey with an approximate annual spend of (PS1.04m/yr on fresh produce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fb4ad4-12c5-4eeb-a8d3-c72128f2ab48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,111,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHEESMAN BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fb4ad4-12c5-4eeb-a8d3-c72128f2ab48
- 3 Apr 2024 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37b7121-65f6-4406-8cfe-7f004b3b0f9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fb4ad4-12c5-4eeb-a8d3-c72128f2ab48
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37b7121-65f6-4406-8cfe-7f004b3b0f9a
  3rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc
  Proactis Supplier Network

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