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The Supply of Fresh Produce Products to Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council

Estimated Value

£7,120,000 – £13,720,000

Deadline

15 March 2019

Published

13 February 2019

Type

goods

SME SuitableNorth WestGBOpen procedure (above threshold)CPV: 03142500CPV: 15000000
CategoryAgriculture & foodGoods & supplies

Overview

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi-lotted framework for the supply fresh produce products into its appointed distributor, Ralph Livesey Limited who's distribution hub address is: Ralph Livesey Ltd Fresh Food Distribution Hub, Unit 72B, Roman Way, Off Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BE Deliveries of the products supplied will be made by the distributor to over 500 units county-wide. The majority of these units are educational establishments (Primary and High Schools / Colleges).

With the option to extend for any given period up to a further 24 months. LCC wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits) accessible (all stated lots) 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 • Halton Borough Council • Knowsley Metropolitan Council • Lancaster City 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 • All Lancashire Schools, Colleges and Academies • Lancashire Constabulary • Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Additional information: In support of this tender exercise.

Lancashire County Council are holding a Supplier Information Day. The event will be held on Monday 25th Februrary at 10:30am.

Lots (1)

  • Lot 1Fresh Cheese * Lot 2 - Fresh Milk * Lot 3 - Eggs * Lot 4 - Yoghurt * Lot 5 - Bacon * Lot 6 - Cooked Meats * Lot 7 - Sandwich Fillings * Lot 8 - Refined Oils and Fats The Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years

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(Applicants are asked to arrive approximately 10 to 15 mintues beforehand.) Venue: East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Red Rose Court 2 / 4 Clayton Business Park Accrington Lancashire BB5 5JR If your organisation is interested in attending this event please contact contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk to register.

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Lancashire County Council
Typepublic body
RegionNorth West
Total tenders207
Total spend£2,513,866,663
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Published

13 February 2019

Submission deadline

15 March 2019

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