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title: "The Supply of Fresh Produce Products to Lancashire County Council"
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# The Supply of Fresh Produce Products to Lancashire County Council

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f36c1e6f-9881-4b23-b997-e2a648057e71

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for a multi-lotted framework titled "The Supply of Fresh Produce Products to Lancashire County Council." This initiative falls under the food and beverage industry category, aiming to supply fresh produce products to over 500 county-wide units, primarily educational establishments. The tender process is in the 'Award' stage, with the framework agreement initially set for a duration of 2 years, commencing from 1st May 2019, and potentially extendable for a further 24 months. Interested suppliers had until 15th March 2019 to submit their tenders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food supply sector, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering fresh produce items such as cheese, milk, eggs, and meats. Companies that can cater to both bulk supply and quality assurance for education-related services would be particularly well-suited to participate. Moreover, networking opportunities arise from the Supplier Information Day scheduled for 25th February 2019, allowing businesses to engage directly with the contracting authority and understand the requirements more thoroughly.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi-lotted framework for the supply fresh produce products into its appointed distributor, Ralph Livesey Limited who's distribution hub address is: Ralph Livesey Ltd Fresh Food Distribution Hub, Unit 72B, Roman Way, Off Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BE Deliveries of the products supplied will be made by the distributor to over 500 units county-wide. The majority of these units are educational establishments (Primary and High Schools / Colleges). The tender is lotted as follows: * Lot 1 - Fresh Cheese * Lot 2 - Fresh Milk * Lot 3 - Eggs * Lot 4 - Yoghurt * Lot 5 - Bacon * Lot 6 - Cooked Meats * Lot 7 - Sandwich Fillings * Lot 8 - Refined Oils and Fats The Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years. With the option to extend for any given period up to a further 24 months. LCC wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits) accessible (all stated lots) 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 * Halton Borough Council * Knowsley Metropolitan Council * Lancaster City 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 * All Lancashire Schools, Colleges and Academies * Lancashire Constabulary * Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Additional information: In support of this tender exercise. Lancashire County Council are holding a Supplier Information Day. The event will be held on Monday 25th Februrary at 10:30am. (Applicants are asked to arrive approximately 10 to 15 mintues beforehand.) Venue: East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Red Rose Court 2 / 4 Clayton Business Park Accrington Lancashire BB5 5JR If your organisation is interested in attending this event please contact contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk to register.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7208a1d-74de-46e2-82fb-28942aaeaeb0 |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2019 - 3 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,632,000 |
| 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2019 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7208a1d-74de-46e2-82fb-28942aaeaeb0
- 13 Feb 2019 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f1aa8b-9427-4e7c-961e-689e53b0b980

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7208a1d-74de-46e2-82fb-28942aaeaeb0
  4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f1aa8b-9427-4e7c-961e-689e53b0b980
  13th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply please use the link below

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