Published date: 26 May 2023

This notice was replaced on 14 September 2023

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

Awarded contract (published 14 September 2023)

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

  • Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£3,746,000 to £5,244,400

Procurement reference

CR/CORP/LCC/23/205

Published date

26 May 2023

Closing date

27 June 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 August 2023

Contract end date

30 November 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi-lotted framework agreement for the supply and direct delivery of:

• Fresh bread, morning goods and sweet baked products to approximately 500
plus units including, schools, colleges, care homes and civic units.

• Fresh non-halal meat to approximately 30 plus sites including care homes and
civic units.

• Soft drinks, crisps and confectionery products to over 60 units, including high
schools, care homes and civic units.

The Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 1 year. With the option to extend for any given period up to a maximum of a further 12 months.

In addition, the Purchaser wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits) as
accessible for use by other public sector bodies including:

• Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
• Blackpool Borough Council
• Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
• Cheshire East County Council
• Cheshire West and Chester Council
• Derbyshire County Council
• Halton Borough Council
• Knowsley Metropolitan Council
• Manchester City Council
• Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
• Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salford City Council
• Sefton Council
• St Helens Council
• Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
• Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
• Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
• West Lancashire Borough Council
• Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
• Wyre Borough Council
• Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
• The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire

The framework is estimated to be between £1,873,000 and £2,247,600 per annum based on the Purchaser's own recent historical data. (Between £3,746,000 and £4,495,200 over the maximum 2-year period)

The value of participation by the wider public sector authorities listed above for the maximum 2 years is not guaranteed and an estimated figure is provided.

The estimated range is between £0 to £374,600 per annum

Tenderers should note the value of the whole framework may fluctuate and total value is not guaranteed.

Please see the tender documentation for further information


More information

Links

Additional text

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: LCC17725. For further information please contact: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk


About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Ridings

Address

Fishergate
Preston
PR18XJ
England

Telephone

01772 539403

Email

contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk