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title: "Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme"
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# Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme

Buyer: FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b178b127-6de5-4e74-be5e-0aa9c25bfa43

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED as the buying organisation, seeking contractors for the "Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme" in the services sector. This open procurement aims to manage and distribute fruit and vegetable products to over 16,600 primary schools in England, impacting approximately 2.3 million children. The tender period concluded on 29 November 2019, and the resulting contract runs from 25 August 2020 to 24 August 2022, with an estimated total value ranging from £52 million to £60 million.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises involved in supply chain logistics, food distribution, and catering services. Companies with expertise in the handling and transportation of perishable goods, particularly those able to meet the needs of educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this initiative could help expand market reach and foster long-term relationships with educational clients while contributing to public health objectives through the promotion of healthy eating in schools.

## Notice

The distribution, storage and management of Fruit and Vegetables products under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme ("DISFVS") is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year - (the "proposed product Lines") and distribution to schools within England (the "Customer(s)"). Currently over 16 600 primary schools (circa 2 300 000 children) take part in the scheme in England. NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking to Award a Distributor(s) for the Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. The Awarded Distributor(s) will be responsible for the supply, storage,management and distribution of the Goods to all Schools within the scheme in England. It is anticipated that in the first year of the Framework Agreement the value will be in the region of PS13,000,000 to PS15,000,000. For the full term the anticipated value is between PS52,000,000 and PS60,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth, and upon the assumption that funding for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme will remain. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ac4315-69f1-4340-be19-d0cd10f756e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B45 9PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Rubery & Rednal |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | A.G. AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE; GW PRICE; MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS; PEACHEYS CATERING SERVICES; REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS; WESTCOUNTRY FRUIT SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2020 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ac4315-69f1-4340-be19-d0cd10f756e7
- 31 Oct 2019 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71b6075-ba6e-4a5b-b646-136796d7a257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ac4315-69f1-4340-be19-d0cd10f756e7
  20th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71b6075-ba6e-4a5b-b646-136796d7a257
  31st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13683dc3-212f-4bc5-a7bb-a1513d300b59
  TED Notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:512657-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  TED Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/507d7655-335e-4b4e-bd5d-a40c6ef06783
  Contract Award Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:137570-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Contract Award Notice

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