--- title: "Supply of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2b5233d-b1f5-46cd-8b33-5d2e632de08c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2b5233d-b1f5-46cd-8b33-5d2e632de08c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2b5233d-b1f5-46cd-8b33-5d2e632de08c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2b5233d-b1f5-46cd-8b33-5d2e632de08c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED" published: "2020-09-17" --- # Supply of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Buyer: FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2b5233d-b1f5-46cd-8b33-5d2e632de08c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2b5233d-b1f5-46cd-8b33-5d2e632de08c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2b5233d-b1f5-46cd-8b33-5d2e632de08c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the NHS Supply Chain, represented by FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED, which has initiated a tender titled "Supply of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to cereals, vegetables, fruits, and nuts, with an estimated value of £108,000,000 over its duration. The tender was planned to end on April 14, 2020, and the contract period runs from August 25, 2020, until August 24, 2024. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which allows for a broad range of suppliers from various regions including the United Kingdom and beyond to participate. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those focused on supplying fresh produce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are specifically encouraged to compete, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. The high estimated contract value, based on historical data and potential growth, suggests that companies capable of delivering quality fruit and vegetables to various distributors in England could significantly benefit from this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and growth prospects in the food supply industry. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked to award a/or supplier(s) for the supply of fruit and vegetables under the school fruit and vegetable scheme (SUSFVS). The awarded supplier(s) will be responsible for the supply and delivery of the goods to the awarded distributor(s) 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 GBP 27 000 000. For the full term the anticipated value is between GBP 108 000 000. 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 the school fruit and vegetable scheme will remain unchanged. 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/b0671e38-1d3c-458b-9e40-5ea66dd7ccdf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £108,000,000 | | 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 | 9 | | Supplier names | ALAN BARTLETT & SONS (CHATTERIS; DEL MONTE (UK; FOUR SEASONS HARVEST; GREENCELL; J N FOX AND SONS; J R M GODDEN ASSOCIATES; MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS; NATIONWIDE PRODUCE; S H PRATT GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products ## Release History - 17 Sep 2020 at 08:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0671e38-1d3c-458b-9e40-5ea66dd7ccdf - 14 Aug 2020 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0671e38-1d3c-458b-9e40-5ea66dd7ccdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0671e38-1d3c-458b-9e40-5ea66dd7ccdf 17th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed7df90f-ec01-480d-95a4-a9e64c8c35a6 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:384639-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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