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title: "Fresh Food - Fruit and Vegetables"
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# Fresh Food - Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7cbabb9-333e-4cd8-b320-e69714b63ca1

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## Summary

FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Fresh Food - Fruit and Vegetables," which pertains to the supply of prepared and fresh fruits and vegetables, including par-cooked frozen potatoes and chips. The procurement uses an open method and is classified under the CPV codes for potatoes and processed fruit and vegetables. The anticipated value of the contract is £20,753,584 over a 48-month period, with an initial 12-month value of £5,188,396. The tender period concluded on 18 November 2019, while the contract period commenced on 16 March 2020 and will extend until 15 March 2022. The geographical scope of delivery includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, mainland Europe, and the UK.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for suppliers involved in the fresh produce sector, especially those able to deliver a variety of items specified within Lot 1 of the tender. Businesses such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, provided they can meet the mandatory requirement to tender for all product lines under this lot. Success in this tender could lead to a long-term partnership with FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED, contributing to sustained growth and diversification opportunities in the food supply chain.

## Notice

The framework will cover prepared fruit, prepared salads, prepared vegetables, fresh fruit, salads, fresh vegetables and par-cooked frozen potatoes and chips. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be 5 188 396 GBP and 20 753 584 GBP for the full 48 months(if extended). Important information: It is a mandatory requirement that applicants tender for all the product lines in Lot 1. Failure to do so will result in the applicant's tender submission for all submitted product lines for Lot 1 not being evaluated further. For applicants tender submissions to be evaluated in Step 3 and 4, all product lines in Lot 1 must also meet the specification and product line descriptions to be evaluated further. This lot will be evaluated on a lot basis. Applicants must meet or exceed a hurdle of 50 % for the lot to be awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a42e786-4af2-4666-bd39-39079860c29c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,753,584 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,753,584 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Supplier names | A.G. AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE; AB PRODUCE; ARTHUR BRETT CATERING; BFS GROUP; BRAKE BROS; FRESH N FRUITY (UK; GW PRICE; J R WHOLESALE; JOHN PALIN (WHOLESALE; JR HOLLAND FOOD SERVICES; M.A. FORSHAW; MINOR WEIR & WILLIS; PRESCOTT-THOMAS; RALPH LIVESEY; REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS; REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES; RIBBLE FARM FARE; SET PRODUCE; STARTFRESH; WINSTER FOODS (DERBYSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
- 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a42e786-4af2-4666-bd39-39079860c29c
- 25 Nov 2019 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90285598-b5ae-466b-b04c-ccd61fc325cc
- 14 Oct 2019 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90285598-b5ae-466b-b04c-ccd61fc325cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a42e786-4af2-4666-bd39-39079860c29c
  13th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90285598-b5ae-466b-b04c-ccd61fc325cc
  25th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2969c1ae-2f20-4729-a484-0d852f9bdcfa
  TED Contract Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:477721-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  TED Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/292896d9-6018-47c9-b8fd-f4bee8daff15
  Contract Award Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:122266-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Contract Award Notice

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