Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Trafford Council
4th Floor, Waterside House, Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
Contact
Mr Peter Walpole
peter.walpole@star-procurement.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7875635549
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce
Reference number
DN679764
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
Trafford Council (the Council), acting on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater
Manchester Authorities), invites tenders for the award of a contract for the Supply and
Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce.
The Specification details the service and quality standards required followed by a summary
of the Delivery Requirements required by each Participating Authority.
Trafford Council, as a member of the STAR Shared Procurement Service, is looking to award
a contract on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) for the
Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce to schools, social care
establishments, commercial establishments and other council establishments.
Companies are required to submit tendered prices for ALL products listed in the Pricing
Schedule.
Tenderers should note that this contract is open to and may be used by other Association of
Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) and its associate members, and Manchester
Partners - this includes the following Councils: Bolton, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham,
Manchester, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Wigan, Blackburn Darwen BC, Blackpool, Cheshire
East, Warrington, and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, Greater Manchester
Police Authority, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, Manchester Central
Convention Complex, Commission for New Economy, Greater Manchester Passenger
Transport Executive (TfGM),Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester
Combined Authority and the Integrated Transport Authority, Lancashire County Council and
any other Local Authority.
As a member of the AGMA, the contract is led by Trafford Council, as a member of the STAR
Shared Procurement Service, but is available for other AGMA members and associate
members to join.
The following organisations have initially expressed an interest in using this contract,
although other AGMA and non-AGMA councils/authorities may join during the period of the
agreement:
Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMCA) - added to the participating authorities
Oldham MBC
Rochdale Council
Salford Council
Trafford MBC
Warrington Council
Bolton Council
(each a Participating Authority and together with the Council the Participating Authorities)
Although Trafford Council will be the Contract holder, the successful bidder will invoice each
Participating Authority for any orders placed by that Participating Authority.
Note: Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS / GMCA) have been added to the list of participating authorities from the commencement of the contract.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £14,200,000 / Highest offer: £16,000,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Trafford Council (the Council), acting on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater
Manchester Authorities), invites tenders for the award of a contract for the Supply and
Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce.
The Specification details the service and quality standards required followed by a summary
of the Delivery Requirements required by each Participating Authority.
Trafford Council, as a member of the STAR Shared Procurement Service, is looking to award
a contract on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) for the
Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce to schools, social care
establishments, commercial establishments and other council establishments.
Companies are required to submit tendered prices for ALL products listed in the Pricing
Schedule.
Tenderers should note that this contract is open to and may be used by other Association of
Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) and its associate members, and Manchester
Partners - this includes the following Councils: Bolton, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham,
Manchester, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Wigan, Blackburn Darwen BC, Blackpool, Cheshire
East, Warrington, and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, Greater Manchester
Police Authority, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, Manchester Central
Convention Complex, Commission for New Economy, Greater Manchester Passenger
Transport Executive (TfGM),Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester
Combined Authority and the Integrated Transport Authority, Lancashire County Council and
any other Local Authority.
As a member of the AGMA, the contract is led by Trafford Council, as a member of the STAR
Shared Procurement Service, but is available for other AGMA members and associate
members to join.
The following organisations have initially expressed an interest in using this contract,
although other AGMA and non-AGMA councils/authorities may join during the period of the
agreement:
Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMCA) - added to the participating authorities
Oldham MBC
Rochdale Council
Salford Council
Trafford MBC
Warrington Council
Bolton Council
(each a Participating Authority and together with the Council the Participating Authorities)
Although Trafford Council will be the Contract holder, the successful bidder will invoice each
Participating Authority for any orders placed by that Participating Authority.
Note: Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS / GMCA) have been added to the list of participating authorities from the commencement of the contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience and expertise / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Mobilisation / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology, Resources & Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Assurance & Source of Supply / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: SVQ1 Social Value Question (Quantitative) / Weighting: 7.5
Quality criterion - Name: SVQ2 Social Value Question (Qualitative) / Weighting: 7.5
Price - Weighting: 55
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
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS / GMCA) have been added to the list of participating authorities from the commencement of the contract.
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 000-000040
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
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: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ralph Livesey Ltd
72B Distribution Hub, Roman Way, Off Longridge Road
Preston
PR2 5BE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £14,200,000 / Highest offer: £16,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
STAR Legal
Town Hall
Trafford
M32 0TH
Country
United Kingdom