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title: "75DN_17 - Provision of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Devon Norse"
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# 75DN_17 - Provision of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Devon Norse

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1dad94-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "75DN_17 - Provision of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Devon Norse" is being conducted by Espo. The tender is aimed at supplying fresh produce within Devon, specifically catering to the needs of education and social care sectors. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 4 January 2017, and the contract period is from 18 February 2017 to 17 February 2020. This framework agreement has an estimated value of £3,000,000 and was initialised through an open procedure. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 12:00 noon on 25 November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh fruit, vegetables, and related products, particularly those with capabilities in sourcing organic and locally produced goods. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may particularly benefit, as the framework promotes inclusivity for these types of businesses. Suppliers must be equipped to manage deliveries across multiple regions in Devon and may consider participating in the eAuction process for subsequent contracts within the framework.

## Notice

ESPO will be undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint suppliers for the supply and distribution of a range of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads within the geographical region of Devon on behalf of Devon Norse Ltd, who provide meals to education, social care departments and for work and civic based catering within Devon. Whilst the users of the framework at its commencement will be education, social care and B&I establishments, additional units that Devon Norse Ltd either operate or provide a managed service to may opt to use the framework throughout the term. In addition to general fresh produce, appointed suppliers will be asked to provide a range of; prepared fruit and vegetables, locally sourced produce, Farm Assured/Red Tractor produce and/or Organic produce. Lot No: 1 - North Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of North Devon. Lot No: 2 - South Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of South Devon. Lot No: 3 - East Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of East Devon. Lot No: 4 - Exeter - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of Exeter. As a contracting authority as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout the South West administrative region of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5278c413-63b3-4d7e-aa65-675c4e685e70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2017 - 17 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS T/A TOTAL PRODUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables
- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2017 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5278c413-63b3-4d7e-aa65-675c4e685e70
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40b9681-d162-4558-8c03-1607f64a920d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5278c413-63b3-4d7e-aa65-675c4e685e70
  12th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40b9681-d162-4558-8c03-1607f64a920d
  19th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

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