---
title: "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029fc4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-22"
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# Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029fc4

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Free Range Eggs," categorised under goods and falling within the food industry. The open tender was initiated to provide fresh produce to educational and civic institutions within the West Midlands. This framework agreement is set for a period of three years, with a possible one-year extension based on performance. Key dates included the contract signing on 18th October 2021, and it is currently awarded to Arthur Brett Catering Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on food supply and distribution, particularly in fresh produce. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in supplying schools and care facilities, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts or participate in associated sub-contracting opportunities. The framework, accessible to various local authorities and public bodies, underscores potential collaborations, enhancing local economic development and community engagement.

## Notice

For the supply and distribution of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables and free range eggs to schools, civic and care home and day centres.The framework will be let for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and will be awarded to one organisation. The framework will be made available to all the local authorities and public bodies based within the West Midlands boundaries.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply and distribution of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables and free range eggs to schools, civic and care home and day centres.

Options: Option to extend by 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007678-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007678-2022
- 26 Mar 2021 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006226-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arthurbrett.co.uk
- http://www.finditinbirmingham.com
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

## Provenance

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