Published date: 19 October 2023

This notice was replaced on 5 February 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 5 February 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Pasta products - 15850000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£60,000 to £140,000

Procurement reference

CR/CORP/LCC/23/207

Published date

19 October 2023

Closing date

10 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

29 January 2024

Contract end date

28 January 2026

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Authority (Lancashire County Council) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier contract for the supply and direct delivery of pasta and rice-based meals to approximately 11 to 13 Authority high schools and colleges.

The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of 1 year, with the council having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 1 year, provided the duration of the contract does not exceed 2 years.

The contract is estimated to be between £60,000 to £70,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£590,000 to £710,00 over 2 years).



Tenderers should note, the value of this contract may fluctuate and the annual / total value is not guaranteed.


The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/

Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge, tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation.

NEGOTIATON (Request For Quote) NUMBER (Tender reference number for online tendering system) is: LCC26790. For further information please contact: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Ridings

Address

Lancashire Procurement Service, County Hall
Preston
PR1 8XJ
England

Telephone

01772 539403

Email

contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/