--- title: "Supply and Distribution of Grocery / Frozen Food / Confectionery & Soft Drink Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a052cc1e-242c-457f-b472-72d26789abb6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a052cc1e-242c-457f-b472-72d26789abb6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a052cc1e-242c-457f-b472-72d26789abb6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a052cc1e-242c-457f-b472-72d26789abb6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-03" --- # Supply and Distribution of Grocery / Frozen Food / Confectionery & Soft Drink Products Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a052cc1e-242c-457f-b472-72d26789abb6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a052cc1e-242c-457f-b472-72d26789abb6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a052cc1e-242c-457f-b472-72d26789abb6.json) ## Summary The ongoing procurement process is being conducted by Lancashire County Council for the "Supply and Distribution of Grocery / Frozen Food / Confectionery & Soft Drink Products." This procurement falls under the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products category and is centred in the North West of England. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at approximately £5,427,000, awarded on 10th July 2017. The contract covers three lots, with expected start dates in October and November 2017, and a potential maximum duration extending up to four years, depending on performance and mutual agreement. Interested parties had until 28th February 2017 to submit their bids, and an information day for prospective tenderers was held on 2nd February 2017. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in grocery, frozen foods, and confectionery products. Companies of various sizes, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those that can cater to the diverse needs of approximately 590 educational and non-educational establishments across the county. Those capable of demonstrating capacity for large-scale distribution and compliance with the tender specifications stand to benefit the most from this procurement process. ## Notice The Purchaser (LCC) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the supply and distribution of Grocery and Frozen Food products to approximately 590 educational and non-educational establishments and Confectionery and Soft Drink products to approximately 100 educational and non-educational establishments throughout the county. Annual Contract Value Lot 1 Groceries - Between PS2,000,000 & PS3,000,000. Lot 2: Frozen Food - Between PS2,000,000 & PS3,000,000 Lot 3: Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between PS250,000 & PS500,000 Initial Total Contract Value Lot 1 Groceries - Between PS4,000,000 & 6,000,000. Lot 2: Frozen Food - Between PS4,000,000 & PS6,000,000 Lot 3: Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between PS500,000 & PS1,000,000 Contract Value Range (If maximum extension applies) Lot 1 Groceries - Between PS8,000,000 & 12,000,000. Lot 2: Frozen Food - Between PS8,000,000 & PS12,000,000 Lot 3: Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between PS1,000,000 & PS2,000,000 Additional information: For further information or to arrange a place at the tender information day on 2nd February 2017 (9:45am) please contact the lead officer Chris Ridings at: christopher.ridings@lancashire.gov.uk or Contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk The tender information day will be taking place on the 2nd February 2017 (9:45am) at: East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (Reception 2), Red Rose Court, Clayton Business Park, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5JR. Lots 1 and 2 are expected to commence in October 2017 and expire in September 2019 and Lot 3 to commence in November 2017 and expire September 2019 however the Council may extend the contracts by any number of defined periods provided always that the total maximum duration of the contract does not exceed four years, subject to the agreement of both parties and contractual performance. For further information please consult the ITT documentation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aee93cb-c6b1-4aaf-a04f-f827c4ff0942 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,430,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,427,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BESTWAY WHOLESALE; BRAKE BROS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 3 Aug 2017 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aee93cb-c6b1-4aaf-a04f-f827c4ff0942 - 18 Jan 2017 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef88e1f-8663-4862-ab8a-9b800d95c4d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aee93cb-c6b1-4aaf-a04f-f827c4ff0942 3rd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef88e1f-8663-4862-ab8a-9b800d95c4d7 18th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e To apply, please select this link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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