Published date: 31 October 2019

This notice was replaced on 20 March 2020

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Awarded contract (published 20 March 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03220000

  • Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15300000

  • Courier services - 64120000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£15,000,000 to £60,000,000

Procurement reference

2019/S 210-512657

Published date

31 October 2019

Closing date

29 November 2019

Contract start date

1 September 2020

Contract end date

31 August 2022

Contract type

Works

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?

Yes

Description

The distribution, storage and management of Fruit and Vegetables products under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme ("DISFVS") is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year - (the "proposed product Lines") and distribution to schools within England (the "Customer(s)"). Currently over 16 600 primary schools (circa 2 300 000 children) take part in the scheme in England. NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking to Award a Distributor(s) for the Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. The Awarded Distributor(s) will be responsible for the supply, storage,management and distribution of the Goods to all Schools within the scheme in England. It is anticipated that in the first year of the Framework Agreement the value will be in the region of £13,000,000 to £15,000,000. For the full term the anticipated value is between £52,000,000 and £60,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth, and upon the assumption that funding for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme will remain. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Strategic Sourcing

Address

Parklands Court 24 Parklands,Rubery
BIRMINGHAM
B459PZ
England

Email

strategicsourcing@supplychain.nhs.uk