Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Norse Commercial Services Limited
280 Fifers Lane
Norwich
NR6 6EQ
Contact
Selina Powles
selina.powles@norsegroup.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1603894162
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO)
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Fresh Produce 2024 - South West
Reference number
NGRP-0074
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Norse is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for fresh produce (fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bread) supply for South West Norse, to supply and deliver to all relevant South West Norse Catering establishments listed within the South West. The anticipated contract length is two years with the option to extend for up to 36 months. The value of this Contract is estimated at 1,860,000 GBP over the full five year Contract Period (including potential extensions). If you would like to express an interest in this procurement process then please submit your expression of interest via the Norse Delta eSourcing procurement portal.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,860,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15811000 - Bread products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Norse is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a supplier for fresh produce (fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bread) supply for South West Norse, to supply and deliver to all relevant South West Norse Catering establishments listed within the South West. The anticipated contract length is two years with the option to extend for up to 36 months. The value of this Contract is estimated at 1,860,000 GBP over the full five year Contract Period (including potential extensions). If you would like to express an interest in this procurement process then please submit your expression of interest via the Norse Delta eSourcing procurement portal.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
5 July 2024
End date
4 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 36 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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/K6FK4QS925
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
reduced to 30 days - tender responses to be submitted electronically
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K6FK4QS925
GO Reference: GO-2024418-PRO-25801018
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Norse Commercial Services Limited
280 Fifers Lane
Norwich
NR6 6EQ
Country
United Kingdom