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

Buyer: FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c76a8fbd-e132-4e6f-8875-4d78846cffad

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED for the "Supply of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme." This tender falls under the industry category of "Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts" and is expected to require a considerable supply of goods valued between GBP 27,000,000 and GBP 108,000,000 over its duration. The open procedure tender is currently active, and submissions are due by 14 April 2020. The contract will commence on 25 August 2020 and run until 24 August 2022, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the food supply sector, especially those that specialise in fruits and vegetables. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial revenue growth, given the anticipated demand and value associated with the school's fruit and vegetable initiative.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking 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/b2a1f6cf-8147-4e7e-b130-69a4642fe5ed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## 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

- 18 Mar 2020 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a1f6cf-8147-4e7e-b130-69a4642fe5ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a1f6cf-8147-4e7e-b130-69a4642fe5ed
  18th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc6f2022-f1ac-43f7-9577-4561c9cac3a8
  Contract Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:131406-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Contract Notice

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