---
title: "Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herb"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d43"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-02-27"
---

# Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herb

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d43

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of fruit, vegetables, salads, and herbs at Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. This is a 36-month contract with an optional 12-month extension. The tender, with the title "Provision of Fruit, Vegetables, Salads & Herb," falls under the goods category (CPV code: 03221200) and has a total value of £450,000. The submission deadline is 28th February 2024, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The award period is set to start on 1st April 2024, creating opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry.

This tender by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust can be a lucrative opportunity for suppliers in the food industry, particularly those specialising in providing fresh produce to healthcare facilities. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with bids closing on 28th February 2024. Suppliers who can meet the delivery address requirements at Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham may find this contract well-suited for their business growth. The procurement method allows fair competition, and the contract terms include options for electronic ordering and payment, making it convenient for suppliers to participate and transact electronically.

## Notice

Synchronicity Care Limited has a requirement to supply the Catering Services at both Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham with a range of vegetables, salads, herbs and fresh fruit. This is a 36 month contract with 1 x 12 month optional extension.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The prime objective is for Synchronicity Care Limited to supply the Catering Services at both Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham with a range of vegetables, salads, herbs and fresh fruit.

Options: 1 x 12 Month optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006305-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006305-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ccdft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4610&Culture=en-GB

## Provenance

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