---
title: "Fresh Produce 2023 - East of England"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c823"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-09-06"
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# Fresh Produce 2023 - East of England

Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c823

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Fresh Produce 2023 - East of England" contract was completed on 6th September 2023. Norse Commercial Services Limited, based in Norwich, UK, sought a supplier to deliver fresh produce to its catering establishments in the East of England. The anticipated contract duration is two years, extendable up to 36 months, with a total estimated value of £4,930,000.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the food, beverages, and related products industry. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality products and competitive pricing can compete in this procurement process, which was carried out through an open procedure with an accelerated rationale of electronic submission within 30 days. The contract with Barsby Produce Ltd, a supplier based in Kings Lynn, is currently active, presenting a growth opportunity for similar SMEs in the region.

## Notice

Norse has undertaken a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for Fresh Produce, to supply and deliver to all relevant Norse Catering establishments listed within the East of England. The anticipated Contract length is two years with the option to extend for up to a total of 36 months. The value of this Contract is estimated at 4,930,000 GBP over the full potential five year Contract Period (including extensions).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norse has undertaken a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for Fresh Produce, to supply and deliver to all relevant Norse Catering establishments listed within the East of England. The anticipated Contract length is two years with the option to extend for up to a total of 36 months. The value of this Contract is estimated at 4,930,000 GBP over the full potential five year Contract Period (including extensions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026323-2023 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,930,000 |
| Lots value | £4,930,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,930,000 |

## 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARSBY PRODUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026323-2023
- 11 May 2023 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013518-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://norsegroup.co.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=807313148
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./799QZJC944

## Provenance

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