Published date: 18 January 2017

This notice was replaced on 3 August 2017

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

Awarded contract (published 3 August 2017)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£5,430,000

Procurement reference

RFQ15154668

Published date

18 January 2017

Closing date

28 February 2017

Contract start date

1 October 2017

Contract end date

30 September 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Purchaser (LCC) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the supply and distribution of Grocery and Frozen Food products to approximately 590 educational and non-educational establishments and Confectionery and Soft Drink products to approximately 100 educational and non-educational establishments throughout the county.
Annual Contract Value

Lot 1 Groceries - Between £2,000,000 & £3,000,000.

Lot 2: Frozen Food - Between £2,000,000 & £3,000,000

Lot 3: Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between £250,000 & £500,000

Initial Total Contract Value

Lot 1 Groceries - Between £4,000,000 & 6,000,000.

Lot 2: Frozen Food - Between £4,000,000 & £6,000,000

Lot 3: Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between £500,000 & £1,000,000

Contract Value Range (If maximum extension applies)

Lot 1 Groceries - Between £8,000,000 & 12,000,000.

Lot 2: Frozen Food - Between £8,000,000 & £12,000,000

Lot 3: Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between £1,000,000 & £2,000,000

More information

Links

Additional text

For further information or to arrange a place at the tender information day on 2nd February 2017 (9:45am) please contact the lead officer Chris Ridings at: christopher.ridings@lancashire.gov.uk or Contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk

The tender information day will be taking place on the 2nd February 2017 (9:45am) at: East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (Reception 2), Red Rose Court, Clayton Business Park, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5JR.

Lots 1 and 2 are expected to commence in October 2017 and expire in September 2019 and Lot 3 to commence in November 2017 and expire September 2019 however the Council may extend the contracts by any number of defined periods provided always that the total maximum duration of the contract does not exceed four years, subject to the agreement of both parties and contractual performance.

For further information please consult the ITT documentation

About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Ridings

Address

2nd Floor, Christ Church Precinct, County Hall,
Preston
PR1 8XJ
England

Email

christopher.ridings@lancashire.gov.uk