Decision details
Procurement process required to establish a new contract for the Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, and Dairy Products including Cheese
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Strategic Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To seek approval for the procurement for the
Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, and Dairy Products including
Cheese
Decision:
The Corporate Director, Strategic Resources
has approved the decision to undertake a further competition for
the Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, and Dairy Products
including Cheese. The further competition exercise will be
conducted via the YPO Food DPS. The contract shall be for a period
of 29 months, with the option to extend for a further period of 24
months.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council’s existing contract is due
to expire 8th November 2021 (3rd January 2022 should the optional
extension be utilised), and as such as re-procurement exercise is
required to establish a new contract.
Alternative options considered:
The use of alternative frameworks in addition
to other routes to market have been considered, however utilising
YPO’s Food DPS has been identified as the most appropriate
option for this provision.
Publication date: 23/08/2021
Date of decision: 23/08/2021
Effective from: 01/09/2021
Accompanying Documents:
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