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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of a Food Distribution Network to Lancashire County Council. (Including the Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetable and Salad Products) - RFQ 15353912"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of a Food Distribution Network to Lancashire County Council. (Including the Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetable and Salad Products) - RFQ 15353912

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d173b0f1-33ac-42e8-8108-a62f94bea458

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Food Distribution Network, including the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad products to various public sector bodies. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with a contract period starting on May 1, 2023, and ending on April 30, 2027. The total framework value for the Purchaser and potential 3rd parties is estimated to be between £16,000,000 and £31,600,000 over the duration of the agreement.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for suppliers in the food and beverages industry, particularly those with experience in large-scale distribution operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the framework's accessibility to a wide range of public sector bodies. The contract duration offers stable revenue potential for successful bidders and enables collaboration with numerous local authorities and public service entities for enhanced business growth.

## Notice

The Purchaser (LCC) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the distribution of food and drink products including the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad products to over 500 units, including schools, care homes, day centres and civic units. The contracted distributor will be responsible for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetable and salad products and will also be responsible for the distribution of food and drink supply contracts that are currently ongoing and may be retendered throughout the duration of the framework agreement. The Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 3 years. With the option to extend for any given period up to a maximum of a further 12 months. In addition, the Purchaser wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits) as accessible for use by other public sector bodies including: * Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council * Blackpool Borough Council * Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council * Bury Metropolitan Borough Council * Cheshire East County Council * Cheshire West and Chester Council * Derbyshire County Council * Halton Borough Council * Knowsley Metropolitan Council * Manchester City Council * Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council * Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council * Salford City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council * Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council * Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council * West Lancashire Borough Council * Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council * Wyre Borough Council * Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service * The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire The framework is estimated to be between PS4,000,000 and PS5,000,000 per annum based on the Purchaser's own recent historical data. (Between PS16,000,000 and PS20,000,000 over the maximum 4-year period) The value of participation by the wider public sector authorities listed above for the maximum 4 years is not guaranteed and an estimated figure is provided. The estimated range is between PS0 to PS2,900,000 per annum over the maximum 4 years of the agreement (PS11,600,000 in total) Therefore, for the duration of the Framework Agreement (including the extension period) the anticipated total framework value for the Purchaser and potential additional 3rd parties is estimated to be between PS16,000,000 and PS31,600,000 Tenderers should note the value of the whole framework may fluctuate and total value is not guaranteed. Please see the tender documentation for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc00993e-a585-4591-8d28-cceb0f106031 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,600,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 31 Mar 2023 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc00993e-a585-4591-8d28-cceb0f106031
- 20 Dec 2022 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3669e6d-b75e-4599-93fb-059309d981aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc00993e-a585-4591-8d28-cceb0f106031
  31st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3669e6d-b75e-4599-93fb-059309d981aa
  20th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  LCC Supplier Portal

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