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title: "Supply and Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables & Misc. Chilled Foods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ed47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE"
published: "2023-09-12"
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# Supply and Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables & Misc. Chilled Foods

Buyer: SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ed47

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves the buying organisation, Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College, and its partner Dukefield Foodservice Ltd. The tender titled "Supply and Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables & Misc. Chilled Foods" falls under the fruit, vegetables, and related products industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 4th September 2023. The framework spans across different regions, offering opportunities for business growth in providing fruit and vegetable supplies across various public sector entities.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses specialised in supplying fruit, vegetables, and related products to educational establishments, government bodies, NHS, and other public sector organisations. Companies need to be aware of the maximum number of participants allowed in each lot and the criteria for framework agreement awards. The contracting authority, Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College, emphasises the need for fair competition and reserves the right to disqualify bidders engaging in unethical practices during the procurement process. Businesses interested should engage with the eTendering system and adhere to the submission guidelines for a chance to secure a contract.

## Notice

This Framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs of Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College it is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Blackpool Council, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.dukefieldfoodservice.com/fts-eligible-users. The framework will be let across nine Lots, with a maximum of 3 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - North West & Cumbria

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - East, North, West Yorkshire

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - East Midlands

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 4 - West Midlands

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 5 - South Yorkshire

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 6 - North East

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 7 - South East

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 8 - South West

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 9 - Greater London

This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc. Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the invitation to Tender documentation.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026893-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000,000 |
| Lots value | £52,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | DUKEFIELD FOODSERVICE; EDUCATION; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL9 9QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Chadderton South |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD1 Cumbria, TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire, TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE4 West Yorkshire, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands, TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026893-2023
- 4 Aug 2023 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022795-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dukefieldfoodservice.com/fts-eligible-users
- http://www.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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