Published date: 19 October 2016

This notice was replaced on 19 October 2016

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

Awarded contract (published 12 January 2017)

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

  • Potatoes and dried vegetables - 03212000

  • Vegetables - 03221000

  • Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15300000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£3,000,000

Procurement reference

75DN_17

Published date

19 October 2016

Closing date

25 November 2016

Contract start date

18 February 2017

Contract end date

17 February 2020

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?

Yes

Description

ESPO will be undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint suppliers for the supply and distribution of a range of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads within the geographical region of Devon on behalf of Devon Norse Ltd, who provide meals to education, social care departments and for work and civic based catering within Devon.
Whilst the users of the framework at its commencement will be education, social care and B&I establishments, additional units that Devon Norse Ltd either operate or provide a managed service to may opt to use the framework throughout the term.
In addition to general fresh produce, appointed suppliers will be asked to provide a range of; prepared fruit and vegetables, locally sourced produce, Farm Assured/Red Tractor produce and/or Organic produce.
Lot No: 1 - North Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of North Devon.
Lot No: 2 - South Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of South Devon.
Lot No: 3 - East Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of East Devon.
Lot No: 4 - Exeter - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of Exeter.
As a contracting authority as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout the South West administrative region of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords.
An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Please Note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 25/11/2016.

More information

Links

Additional text

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '75DN_17' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.
If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com.

About the buyer

Contact name

Devon Norse Ltd (c/o ESPO)

Address

Barnsdale Way. Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org