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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
LOT 1: North West - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
LOT 2: East Midlands - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
LOT 3: Cumbria - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
LOT 4: West Midlands - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
LOT 5: South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
LOT 6: North East - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
LOT 7: South West - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
LOT 8: Greater London - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
LOT 9: South East - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
LOT 10: East Yorkshire - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
LOT 11: East Midlands - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
LOT 12: Suffolk and Norfolk - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
LOT 13: Northampton - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
LOT 14: Warwickshire - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 15
II.2.1) Title
LOT 15: North Wales - Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables & Misc Chilled Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is designed to meet the Fruit and Vegetable & Misc Chilled Food needs across the entire public sector across the UK. The framework covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 2 suppliers awarded per lot on this framework agreement. The contracting Authority will seek to select a preferred supplier per lot and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The contracting authority will also seek to select a second supplier per lot this will be the supplier who scores the second highest combined price and quality score.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Foodservice Options Ltd (who are a subsidiary of Dukefield Ltd) are acting as agents of Leverhulme Academy Trust in the development and on-going contract management of this framework. The Contracting Authority will be using an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise. To access the procurement documentation suppliers must register their company details on the In-Sourcing Cloud system at https://suppliers.multiquote.com the tender is available from the opportunities menu on the login page of the site. The Contracting Authority shall not be under any obligation to accept the lowest tender or indeed any tender. The Contracting Authority further reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process and reserves the right to cancel the entire process or parts of the tender process commenced by the publication of this notice and in no circumstances will be liable for any costs incurred by tenderer's. The value of the framework provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate and the Contracting Authority cannot guarantee any business through this Framework Agreement.
The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a Framework Agreement open for use by all Public Sector Bodies as stated in II.1.4