--- title: "Supply and Distribution of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-26" --- # Supply and Distribution of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council, as the buying organisation, has initiated a public procurement process focusing on the supply and distribution of fruit, vegetables, milk, and morning goods across various establishments in Hampshire, including schools, health service locations, and emergency service centres. This initiative, flagged under tender ID CS27630, progresses through the award stage with the contract signed on 26th March 2026 and set to commence on 9th April 2026. Using an open procurement method, the framework agreement aims to cover two specific lots: North and South Hampshire, offering single supplier frameworks, without reopening competition, tailored especially to the needs of the region. This setup is designed to streamline delivery, ensuring consistent supply to a broad range of service users under a contract valued at £1,750,000. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically food and beverages, with the involvement of Fruit Basket Limited, an SME, as the primary supplier. The process leverages the framework agreement methodology, intending for the direct award from each geographical lot, valid through 8th April 2030. This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the food supply and distribution sector, particularly those with a focus on servicing sub-central government bodies. With Hampshire County Council's reach extending to various public sectors, winning this tender provides long-term assurance of recurring business, benefiting SME suppliers like Fruit Basket Limited. Companies involved in food supply chains and distribution stand to gain a foothold in the governmental market, offering consistent growth through structured agreements. For businesses adept at managing fruit, vegetable, dairy products, and baked goods delivery, participating in such frameworks allows for expansive brand recognition and scalability. This is an excellent growth platform for enterprises with established logistical systems and expertise in handling large-scale supply contracts within the public sector. ## Notice This Framework Agreement covers the supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods to customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies), and other members of the Central Buying Consortium. For more details regarding members, please refer to Paragraph 2.5 in the Invitation to Tender. Delivery locations may include but not be limited to Local Authority offices, Adult Health and Social Care establishments, Schools, Countryside Services, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service establishments, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary establishments, and other external customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies). This Framework Agreement contains two Lots, covering the following areas Lot 1 - North Hampshire Lot 2 - South Hampshire ### Lot Information North Hampshire The requirement of this Framework Agreement is for the Contractor to Supply and Distribute Fruit and Vegetables and Milk and Morning Goods, as required to Hampshire County Council and other Contracting Authorities within the Northern region of Hampshire including: Basingstoke, Fleet, Hook, Yateley, Farnborough, Aldershot, Winchester, Andover, Stockbridge, Romsey, Alton, Petersfield. South Hampshire The requirement of this Framework Agreement is for the Contractor to Supply and Distribute Fruit and Vegetables and Milk and Morning Goods, as required to Hampshire County Council and other Contracting Authorities within the Northern region of Hampshire including: Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Horndean, Hayling Island, Alton, Petersfield, Hedge End, Southampton, Totton, New Forest, Hythe, Fawley ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027881-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 26 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | £3,500,000 | | Awards value | £1,750,000 | | Contracts value | £1,750,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FRUIT BASKET | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 26 Mar 2026 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027881-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027821-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 13:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026796-2026 - 6 Mar 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020388-2026 - 6 Mar 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020387-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 14:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007631-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027881-2026 26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027821-2026 26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026796-2026 24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020388-2026 6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020387-2026 6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007631-2026 28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home - https://www.hants.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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