Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-6bcf-70f7-b181-fa1019b214bf/75dn-17-provision-of-fresh-fruit-vegetables-potatoes-and-salads-to-devon-nor awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 75DN\_17 - Provision of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads to Devon Norse [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 19 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 25 Nov 2016 ## 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 ESPO will be undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint suppliers for the supply and distribution of a range of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Salads within the geographical region of Devon on behalf of Devon Norse Ltd, who provide meals to education, social care departments and for work and civic based catering within Devon. Whilst the users of the framework at its commencement will be education, social care and B&I establishments, additional units that Devon Norse Ltd either operate or provide a managed service to may opt to use the framework throughout the term. In addition to general fresh produce, appointed suppliers will be asked to provide a range of; prepared fruit and vegetables, locally sourced produce, Farm Assured/Red Tractor produce and/or Organic produce. Lot No: 1 - North Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of North Devon. Lot No: 2 - South Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of South Devon. Lot No: 3 - East Devon - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of East Devon. Lot No: 4 - Exeter - This lot is for the supply and delivery of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, into units operated by Devon Norse within the region of Exeter. As a contracting authority as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout the South West administrative region of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Read full description ## CPV classification Potatoes and dried vegetables Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bb1dad94-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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