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title: "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce"
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# Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c44b8ece-34ff-492d-a585-04e090a46d8b

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## Summary

The Trafford Council, on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities), has awarded a contract for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce. This contract is worth £16m over a 6-year term, with the opportunity for other local authorities to join during the contract period. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 2nd February 2024. The contracted parties include Trafford Council and Ralph Livesey Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry to compete for supplying fresh produce. Companies submitting tenders must offer prices for all listed products in the Pricing Schedule. SMEs are considered suitable for this opportunity. The contract is led by Trafford Council, aiming to serve schools, social care establishments, commercial establishments, and other council entities in the Greater Manchester area.

## Notice

Trafford Council (the Council), acting on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities), invites tenders for the award of a contract for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce. The Specification details the service and quality standards required followed by a summary of the Delivery Requirements required by each Participating Authority. Trafford Council, as a member of the STAR Shared Procurement Service, is looking to award a contract on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce to schools, social care establishments, commercial establishments and other council establishments. Companies are required to submit tendered prices for ALL products listed in the Pricing Schedule. As a member of the AGMA, the contract is led by Trafford Council, as a member of the STAR Shared Procurement Service, but is available for other AGMA and non- AGMA members and associate members to join. The following organisations have initially expressed an interest in using this contract, although other AGMA and non-AGMA councils/authorities may join during the period of the agreement: Greater Manchester Police Oldham MBC Rochdale Council Salford Council Trafford MBC Warrington Council Bolton Council (each a Participating Authority and together with the Council the Participating Authorities) Although Trafford Council will be the Contract holder, the successful bidder will invoice each Participating Authority for any orders placed by that Participating Authority. Tenders may only be submitted via the Chest portal ( https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ). The tender will be found under Current Opportunities for Trafford Council The estimated value of the contract is PS12m - PS16m over the full 6 year term. The contract duration is for 6 years, with a break point at the end of year 3. Current estimated annual value is approx. PS2.2m, based on current proposed participating Authorities. However, this may increase should either additional Authorities choose to participate or inflationary pressures impact on expenditure levels during the life of the contract. The opportunity is available for other local authorities to join, subject to approval from both parties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e152c506-69d8-4af9-b076-15dedeb2feea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,500,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RALPH LIVESEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 29 May 2024 at 07:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e152c506-69d8-4af9-b076-15dedeb2feea
- 2 Jan 2024 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eafb1488-07db-4525-a775-05ca3ec868e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e152c506-69d8-4af9-b076-15dedeb2feea
  29th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eafb1488-07db-4525-a775-05ca3ec868e8
  2nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e4d12837-75a9-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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