INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION OF MILK THIRDS AND FRESH MILK

Concepts

• milk
• blackburn
• darwen borough council
• skimmed milk
• fresh milk
• distribution of milk thirds
• semi-skimmed milk
• milk thirds
• pasteurised milk
• contracting authority wishes

Location

Blackburn With Darwen: Blackburn with Darwen

Description

The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a Framework Agreement to meet the Milk Thirds and Fresh Milk needs of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. The framework is let on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council but will also be open for use by all other public sector contracting authorities (and any future successors to these organisations) These include (but are not limited to) Central government departments and agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords.

Total Quantity or Scope

The framework is let on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council but will also be open for use by all other public sector contracting authorities (and any future successors to these organisations) full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Renewal Options

48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

CPV Codes

• 15511000 - Milk
• 15511300 - Skimmed milk
• 15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk
• 15511100 - Pasteurised milk

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldfood.com One preferred supplier will be awarded to supply the framework. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Dukefield Foodservice Ltd (who are a subsidiary of Dukefield Ltd) are acting as agents of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council in the development and on-going contract management of this framework. The Contracting Authority will be using an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise. To access the procurement documentation suppliers must register their company details on the In-Sourcing Cloud system at MultiQuote system at https://suppliers.multiquote.com, the tender is available from the opportunities menu on the login page of the site. The Contracting Authority shall not be under any obligation to accept the lowest tender or indeed any tender.The Contracting Authority further reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process and reserves the right to cancel the entire process or parts of the tender process commenced by the publication of this notice and in no circumstances will be liable for any costs incurred by tenderer's. The value of the framework provided in section ll.1.5 is only an estimate and the Contracting Authority cannot guarantee any business through this framework agreement. The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a Framework Agreement that will also be open for use by other Public Sector Bodies.