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title: "73_22 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Produce to Leicestershire Traded Services"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL T/A LEICESTERSHIRE TRADED SERVICES (C/O ESPO)"
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# 73_22 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Produce to Leicestershire Traded Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL T/A LEICESTERSHIRE TRADED SERVICES (C/O ESPO)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e35592a6-5316-435a-ad98-07b13caccb86

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Leicestershire County Council through its trading arm, Leicestershire Traded Services, for the framework titled "73_22 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Produce." This process falls under the planning stage and targets the industry category of cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. The estimated value of the contract is £4,000,000, spanning from 8th October 2022 to 7th October 2024, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest before the future notice date of 17th June 2022, with further details available via the EastMidsTenders portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of fresh produce, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide quality fresh fruit, vegetables, and produce to cater to various sites across Leicestershire and neighbouring counties would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to sustained growth in contracts with local government entities, enhancing their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and the tender documentation is not available yet. ESPO is seeking to establish a framework on behalf of Leicestershire Traded Services; a trading arm of Leicestershire County Council for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables and produce. Leicestershire Traded Services currently operate catering services predominantly across Leicestershire but also service sites within Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The purpose of this notice is to understand interest in this opportunity and seek feedback from the supply market that will inform the final procurement approach taken by ESPO. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To express an interest: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '73_22' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd869db5-e973-429f-b899-9772244cc36c |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2022 - 7 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL T/A LEICESTERSHIRE TRADED SERVICES (C/O ESPO) |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 09:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd869db5-e973-429f-b899-9772244cc36c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd869db5-e973-429f-b899-9772244cc36c
  20th May 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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