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title: "Fresh Produce (South West) 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ea"
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# Fresh Produce (South West) 2021

Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Fresh Produce (South West) 2021" is being conducted by Norse Commercial Services Limited, catering to the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products sector. Located in the South West of England, the process is currently at the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 30 April 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £2,212,000 across two lots – Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy and Bread – for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. This procurement follows an open procedure under a legal framework defined by CELEX.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly suppliers of fresh produce and dairy products, to engage with public sector entities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable, as the contracting authority is open to considering their proposals. Companies that specialise in quality food products, have a robust supply chain for fresh produce, and can meet compliance standards for public contracts may be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

Norse has completed a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for each Lot contained within this Invitation to Tender (Lot One - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and Lot Two - Dairy and Bread), to supply and deliver to all relevant Devon Norse Catering establishments listed within the South West. The contract length is two years with the option to extend for up to 24 months. The value of this Contract is estimated at 2,212,000 GBP across both lots over the full four year Contract Period (including extensions).

### Lot Information

Fruit and Vegetables

Fruit and Vegetables

Dairy and Bread

Dairy and bread

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018588-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,212,000 |
| Lots value | £553,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,106,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR6 6EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Catton Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS LIMITED T/A TOTAL PRODUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15811000 - Bread products

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018588-2021
- 1 Apr 2021 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006777-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://norsegroup.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=614775118
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./2986XC68W5

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