Published date: 9 October 2020

This notice was replaced on 11 February 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 11 February 2021)

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

South West

Value of contract

£175,000

Procurement reference

BOURN001-DN485684-92803107

Published date

9 October 2020

Closing date

13 November 2020

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 January 2021

Contract end date

31 December 2023

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

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (The Council) is seeking a supplier to supply and deliver fresh fruit and vegetables, Monday to Saturday (with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day) to Council establishments within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
The anticipated start date of the contract is January 2021. The contract will be for two years with the option to extend annually for a further three years (2+1+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract would be for five years.
The Council currently spends approximately £35,000 per annum on the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The Council does not guarantee the supply of any of its sites and there is no exclusivity on this contract for the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables.

About the buyer

Contact name

Strategic Procurement Team

Address

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Town Hall
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
England

Email

procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk