Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Shropshire Council
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Contact
Procurement Team
Telephone
+44 1743252992
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Shropshire Council is purchasing on behalf of itself and any wholly owned local authority company or other entity that is deemed to be a contracting authority by virtue of the Council’s involvement.
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
RMCS 043 - Supply & Delivery of Greengroceries
Reference number
RMCS 043 - Supply & Delivery of Greengroceries
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This is a contract award notice for the Supply & Delivery of Greengrocery Products to schools and establishments within the listed regions for consumption at mealtimes and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events.
The contract will consist of two lots. Contractors can bid for one Lot, or both Lots. Please refer to Appendix A for a list of all current establishment name and address details for each lot.
•Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales
•Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £15,300,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales
Lot No
Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Shropshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Shire Services is a part of Shropshire Council that provides catering services to Primary schools, Secondary schools and other establishments based in North Wales, Shropshire, West Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
Other geographical areas and establishments may be added to this arrangement should new business be obtained by Shropshire Council (the Council). Additionally, if business and establishments are lost, the geographical area and list of establishments may reduce.
This contract is for the Supply & Delivery of Greengrocery Products to schools and establishments within the listed regions for consumption at mealtimes and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events.
The contract will consist of two lots. Contractors can bid for one Lot, or both Lots. Please refer to Appendix A for a list of all current establishment name and address details for each lot.
•Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales
•Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire
Please refer to Appendix A for a list of all current establishment name and address details for each lot.
Deliveries of these products are to be made daily or as required by individual establishments.
Greengrocery products may include but are not limited to those listed;
•Fresh fruits (e.g., apples, bananas, oranges)
•Fresh vegetables (e.g., carrots, spinach, bell peppers)
•Herbs (e.g., basil, parsley, mint)
•Leafy greens (e.g., lettuce, kale, arugula)
•Root vegetables (e.g., potatoes, onions, beets)
•Tomatoes
•Avocados
•Berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
•Dairy (e.g., milk, eggs, yoghourt)
The duration of the contract being offered is one year commencing on the 1st of February 2025, with the potential for an extension of up to a further four one-year periods, on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend.
The successful contractor must be able to offer a consistently high standard of produce during the course of the contract term demonstrating innovation, a passion for food whilst offering good wholesome healthy eating options within the product range.
To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However please note that Shire Services is not obliged to accept the lowest price, and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where focus will also be given to product quality and social value the supplier can offer.
The annual value of this contract is expected to be £350,000 with the 5-year contract value being £1,750,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KH9B2VSK9N
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire
Lot No
Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03221000 - Vegetables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Shropshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a contract award notice for the Supply & Delivery of Greengrocery Products to schools and establishments within the listed regions for consumption at mealtimes and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-036056
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rowlands & Co (Shrewsbury) Ltd
9 Knights Way, Battelfield Enterprise Park, Battlefield
Shrewsbury
SY1 3AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,530,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,530,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=925052531
GO Reference: GO-2025212-PRO-29402724
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Shropshire Council
Shirehall
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Telephone
+44 1743252992
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Shropshire Council
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Shropshire Council
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Country
United Kingdom