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title: "Supply of Greengrocery to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council"
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# Supply of Greengrocery to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed6ae77b-9640-4933-af37-574bc5117e5d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council seeking suppliers for the provision of fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs to various school kitchen units and catering facilities within the West Midlands region. The tender, titled "Supply of Greengrocery to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council," has been awarded a contract valued at £1,782,000, which commenced on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2024, with options to extend until 31st December 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period officially closed on 19th August 2020.

This contract presents a considerable growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh produce. Businesses that focus on fruit and vegetable distribution, as well as suppliers of eggs, would be well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. The ability to fulfil catering needs for local councils can significantly enhance a company’s visibility and reputation in the regional market, potentially leading to further contracts across both the education and social care sectors.

## Notice

Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Eggs to school kitchen units in the Borough of Solihull and the City of Coventry. Catering units at council premises in Solihull and Coventry. One Day Care centre in Solihull and Adult Social Care units and commercial units in Coventry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9703c6f3-e7ef-41e3-9fcc-dc1128377f3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,782,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,782,000 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR BRETT CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 20:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9703c6f3-e7ef-41e3-9fcc-dc1128377f3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9703c6f3-e7ef-41e3-9fcc-dc1128377f3f
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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