LPS CORP - The Supply and Distribution of Fresh Bread & Morning Goods, Fresh Meat Products and Soft Drinks & Confectionery

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi-lotted framework agreement for the supply and direct delivery of:

• Fresh bread, morning goods and sweet baked products to approximately 500 plus units including, schools, colleges, care homes and civic units.

• Fresh non-halal meat to approximately 30 plus sites including care homes and civic units.

• Soft drinks, crisps and confectionery products to over 60 units, including high schools, care homes and civic units.

The Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 1 year. With the option to extend for any given period up to a maximum of a further 12 months.

In addition, the Purchaser wishes to establish this framework (where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits) as accessible for use by other public sector bodies including:

The framework is estimated to be between £1,873,000 and £2,247,600 per annum based on the Purchaser's own recent historical data. (Between £3,746,000 and £4,495,200 over the maximum 2-year period)

The value of participation by the wider public sector authorities listed above for the maximum 2 years is not guaranteed and an estimated figure is provided.

The estimated range is between £0 to £374,600 per annum

Tenderers should note the value of the whole framework may fluctuate and total value is not guaranteed.

Please see the tender documentation for further information

Additional information: The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/

Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge, tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation.

NEGOTIATON (Request For Quote) NUMBER (Tender reference number for online tendering system) is: LCC17725. For further information please contact: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk