Published date: 20 May 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03200000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£4,000,000
Procurement reference
ESPO001-DN602893-99221308
Published date
20 May 2022
Approach to market date
17 June 2022
Contract start date
8 October 2022
Contract end date
7 October 2024
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and the tender documentation is not available yet.
ESPO is seeking to establish a framework on behalf of Leicestershire Traded Services; a trading arm of Leicestershire County Council for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables and produce.
Leicestershire Traded Services currently operate catering services predominantly across Leicestershire but also service sites within Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
The purpose of this notice is to understand interest in this opportunity and seek feedback from the supply market that will inform the final procurement approach taken by ESPO.
The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.
To express an interest: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '73_22' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2022/2023 | £1,000,000 |
| 2023/2024 | £1,000,000 |
Links
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- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal
About the buyer
Contact name
Food, Communities and Technology Procurement Team
Address
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
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