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title: "73_22 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Produce to Leicestershire Traded Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033b90"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL T/A LEICESTERSHIRE TRADED SERVICES (C/O ESPO)"
published: "2022-05-20"
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# 73_22 Supply of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Produce to Leicestershire Traded Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL T/A LEICESTERSHIRE TRADED SERVICES (C/O ESPO)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033b90

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, operating through its trading arm Leicestershire Traded Services, is planning to establish a framework for the supply of fresh fruit, vegetables, and produce. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a prior information notice issued on 20th May 2022. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is associated with the CPV classification for cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts, with an estimated value of £4,000,000. The tendering process is anticipated to begin with a future notice date set for 17th June 2022, and services will mainly be required within Leicestershire, although some delivery will extend to Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the supply and distribution of fresh produce, particularly those that can cater to institutional catering services. Companies with experience in handling large-scale food supply contracts, particularly those familiar with the regional dynamics and logistics of the UK food supply chain, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Interested suppliers can register their interest through the East Midlands Tenders portal to contribute to shaping the final procurement approach.

## Notice

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and the tender documentation is not available yet. ESPO is seeking to establish a framework on behalf of Leicestershire Traded Services; a trading arm of Leicestershire County Council for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables and produce. Leicestershire Traded Services currently operate catering services predominantly across Leicestershire but also service sites within Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The purpose of this notice is to understand interest in this opportunity and seek feedback from the supply market that will inform the final procurement approach taken by ESPO. To express an interest: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '73_22' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework on behalf of Leicestershire Traded Services; a trading arm of Leicestershire County Council for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables and produce. Leicestershire Traded Services currently operate catering services predominantly across Leicestershire but also service sites within Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The purpose of this notice is to understand interest in this opportunity and seek feedback from the supply market that will inform the final procurement approach taken by ESPO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013547-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL T/A LEICESTERSHIRE TRADED SERVICES (C/O ESPO) |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 08:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013547-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Provenance

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