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title: "The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
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# The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcf1ce4a-7ea2-4620-a82b-42e0a48bb5b1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Telford & Wrekin Council, which is seeking suppliers for "The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" to schools and nurseries within the Borough. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on fruit vegetables. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period ending on 14th July 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd October 2017 and last until 1st October 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the needs of educational institutions. Companies with experience in fresh food distribution and those that can fulfil the contractual delivery requirements in the West Midlands region will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to substantial business growth through long-term partnerships with local government entities.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV2.2) IV2.7) Instead of: Read: The supply and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables to schools and nurseries within the Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5254b862-2090-459b-b3d0-bffb734754f4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2017 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5254b862-2090-459b-b3d0-bffb734754f4
- 11 Jun 2017 at 12:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5254b862-2090-459b-b3d0-bffb734754f4
- 5 Jun 2017 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5254b862-2090-459b-b3d0-bffb734754f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5254b862-2090-459b-b3d0-bffb734754f4
  8th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Fruit-vegetables./HPW65K385W
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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