--- title: "P0737 - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Free Range Eggs - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2508-453c-4ecd-b124-b2fa81244f8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2508-453c-4ecd-b124-b2fa81244f8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2508-453c-4ecd-b124-b2fa81244f8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2508-453c-4ecd-b124-b2fa81244f8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-22" --- # P0737 - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Free Range Eggs - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2508-453c-4ecd-b124-b2fa81244f8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2508-453c-4ecd-b124-b2fa81244f8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2508-453c-4ecd-b124-b2fa81244f8b.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract titled "P0737 - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Free Range Eggs" to Arthur Brett Catering Ltd. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically within the fruit, vegetables, and related products industry. The contract duration is set for three years, commencing on 1st November 2021 and concluding on 31st October 2024, with an option for a 12-month extension based on performance. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the final tender submission deadline was 29th April 2021, requiring potential suppliers to register with the council's e-tendering system for participation. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and distribution of fresh produce, particularly those with experience catering to schools, civic centres, and care homes within the West Midlands. With a contract value of £4.2 million, SMEs in the food supply chain could significantly benefit from this award, as the framework is designed to be accessible to local authorities and public bodies in the region. Companies that focus on quality sourcing and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables will be well-positioned to grow their market presence through this opportunity. ## Notice For the supply and distribution of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables and free range eggs to schools, civic and care home and day centres. The framework will be let for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and will be awarded to one organisation. The framework will be made available to all the local authorities and public bodies based within the West Midlands boundaries. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 29th April 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde8fd71-d160-436a-88be-97f2269f44be | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,200,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARTHUR BRETT CATERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03221200 - Fruit vegetables - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products ## Release History - 22 Mar 2022 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde8fd71-d160-436a-88be-97f2269f44be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde8fd71-d160-436a-88be-97f2269f44be 22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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