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title: "Framework Agreement relating to the Provision of a Food Distribution Network to Lancashire County Council (Including the Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetable and Salad Products)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Framework Agreement relating to the Provision of a Food Distribution Network to Lancashire County Council (Including the Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetable and Salad Products)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fbe

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the provision of a food distribution network, which includes the supply and delivery of fruit, vegetable, and salad products. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned status and expected commencement in May 2027. The council aims to contract suppliers for delivering fresh food items to over 500 units such as schools, care homes, and day centres throughout the UKD4 region. This tender falls under the 'goods' category, specifically focusing on food-related products. Interested parties should anticipate further notices about this procurement by 2nd November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the food and beverage distribution industry, especially those capable of supporting large-scale supply and delivery operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation, provided they can meet the framework's requirements. Companies engaging in the procurement will have the chance to secure long-term contracts potentially extendable until 2031. This procurement process provides a strategic growth opportunity for distributors to expand their service reach within the public sector and enhance their business footprint.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council currently operates / contracts a single supplier framework for the distribution of food and drink products including the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad products to over 500 units, including schools, care homes, day centres and civic units. The contracted distributor is responsible for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetable and salad products and also responsible for the distribution of food and drink supply contracts that are currently ongoing and may be retendered throughout the duration of the framework agreement. Lancashire County Council will be seeking to retender these requirements, for a new arrangement to commence in May 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047304-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047304-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047304-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.socialvalueportal.com/

## Provenance

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