---
title: "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce & Potatoes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a36"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce & Potatoes

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a36

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce & Potatoes." This involves the provision and delivery of fresh produce and potatoes catering to their estate and schools, ensuring products meet quality, freshness, and food safety standards. The procurement falls under the industry category of Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, with an estimated value of £9,840,000 gross. The planned contract period is from the 1st of January 2028 to the 30th of April 2034. The future notice date is expected on the 1st of May 2027, giving potential suppliers ample time to prepare and comply with procurement regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the fresh produce and logistics sectors. Suppliers with robust distribution capabilities and experience in delivering food products to institutions, such as schools and government facilities within the UK, are well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value indicates long-term business growth potential for suppliers that can align with quality and delivery schedules. Artisans and established producers with competitive pricing strategies focused on quality and compliance with food safety standards will find this an attractive avenue to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision and delivery of fresh produce and potatoes to support catering operations across its estate and within schools, with products meeting all agreed quality, freshness, and food safety standards and being delivered in line with specified schedule

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037347-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2028 - 30 Apr 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 07:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037347-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037347-2026
  24th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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