Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c14-5db9-7384-a1d8-bfcc148ad436/supply-and-distribution-of-grocery-frozen-food-confectionery-soft-drink-pr awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply and Distribution of Grocery / Frozen Food / Confectionery & Soft Drink Products [Lancashire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancashire-county-council) Estimated value £5,430,000 Published 18 Jan 2017 Deadline Closed 28 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The Purchaser (LCC) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the supply and distribution of Grocery and Frozen Food products to approximately 590 educational and non-educational establishments and Confectionery and Soft Drink products to approximately 100 educational and non-educational establishments throughout the county. ### Annual Contract Value - Lot 1 Groceries - Between £2,000,000 & £3,000,000. - Lot 2 Frozen Food - Between £2,000,000 & £3,000,000 - Lot 3 Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between £250,000 & £500,000 ### Initial Total Contract Value - Lot 1 Groceries - Between £4,000,000 & 6,000,000. - Lot 2 Frozen Food - Between £4,000,000 & £6,000,000 - Lot 3 Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between £500,000 & £1,000,000 ### Contract Value Range (If maximum extension applies) - Lot 1 Groceries - Between £8,000,000 & 12,000,000. - Lot 2 Frozen Food - Between £8,000,000 & £12,000,000 - Lot 3 Confectionery & Soft Drinks Between £1,000,000 & £2,000,000 Additional information: For further information or to arrange a place at the tender information day on 2nd February 2017 (9:45am) please contact the lead officer Chris Ridings at: or The tender information day will be taking place on the 2nd February 2017 (9:45am) at: East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (Reception 2), Red Rose Court, Clayton Business Park, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5JR. Lots 1 and 2 are expected to commence in October 2017 and expire in September 2019 and Lot 3 to commence in November 2017 and expire September 2019 however the Council may extend the contracts by any number of defined periods provided always that the total maximum duration of the contract does not exceed four years, subject to the agreement of both parties and contractual performance. For further information please consult the ITT documentation Read full description ## CPV classification Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a052cc1e-242c-457f-b472-72d26789abb6) 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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