Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c01-fa0e-7266-a3a3-8d9794ffaf68/supply-and-distribution-of-fruit-and-vegetables-for-the-school-fruit-and-vegetab closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply and Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables for the School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme [NHS Supply Chain](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-supply-chain) Estimated value £152,000,000 to £179,240,000 Published 10 Sept 2015 Deadline Closed 5 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender CPV Codes - 15300000, 15330000, 03221270, 03221230, 15331100, 03222000, 15331000, 03221220, 03221000, 03222321, 03220000, 03222200, 03221240, 03222322, 03222313, 03222111, 15331130, 03221112, 03222115, 15332419, 15332180, 15332100, 03222340, 15332410, 03222330, 03222310, 64120000 ### OJEU Ref - 2015/S 174-316165 The supply and distribution of different fruit and vegetables for consumption by school pupils as part of the‘School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme’. The Framework Agreement will be divided into 22 Lots. Under Lots 1-21 Suppliers will be required to procure and deliver their awarded fruit and/or vegetables to the depot of the distributor(s) awarded to serve the relevant region for onward distribution to schools. For purpose of organisation the supply and distribution areas are divided into 21 different regional areas covering the whole of England. Under Lot 22 Distributors will be required to order and receive deliveries of fruit and vegetables from various suppliers in accordance with the ‘Consumption Calendar’ and to distribute such fruit and vegetables to schools. This Procurement is split into 22 Lots; - Lot 1 to 21 — These Lots are for the supply of fruit and vegetables under the School Fruit and VegetableScheme this will include Apples Easy Peel Citrus Fruit Pears Bananas Carrots Tomatoes Strawberries SugarSnap Peas Dried Grapes Grapes Mini Cucumbers and Mini Sweet Bite Peppers. Read full description ## CPV classification Fruit, vegetables and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c24b5ec3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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