---
title: "The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0342cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-31"
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# The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0342cf

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## Summary

The Telford & Wrekin Council has completed the procurement process for "The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" in the goods category. The contract involves providing fresh produce to schools and nurseries in Telford and Wrekin. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract worth £850,000 was awarded to Rowlands and Co (Shrewsbury) Ltd. The award date was 30th August 2022.

This tender opportunity for supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to educational institutions in Telford and Wrekin offers a significant business growth avenue for SMEs specialising in food distribution. The Council's emphasis on local sourcing and adherence to quality standards makes it suitable for small and medium enterprises looking to expand their market presence in the region. The transparent procurement process creates a level playing field for businesses to compete based on price competitiveness and product quality.

## Notice

The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Schools and Nurseries

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Schools and Nurseries. The Contract Term is 3 Years with the option to extend a further 2 years in 12 month increments. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4XRF59JV92

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024345-2022 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | June 2025 unless the option to extend for a further 2 years in 12 month increments is taken |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £850,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWLANDS AND CO (SHREWSBURY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2022 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024345-2022
- 1 Jun 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015401-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=717727590
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4XRF59JV92
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Fruit%2C-vegetables-and-related-products./4XRF59JV92
- https://www.telford.gov.uk

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