Issue details

A Key Decision is required in relation to the Fruit and Veg Products contract in order to extend the contract, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 plus from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, should the additional 12 months be required.

A Key Decision for the initial term and extension periods of this contract was taken on 15 November 2021. The contract was put in place for North Yorkshire Education Services in order for them to deliver their traded service to educational establishments.

The final extension period is due to come to an end on 31 March 2026, however, Local Government Reorganisation has brought additional requirements around the provision of food / ingredients into the Council including large venues, leisure centres and cafes and the extension(s) will allow time for the most appropriate contracting arrangements and routes to market to be undertaken in order to achieve the best value for money.

A Key Decision is being taken as the anticipated cost of each 12 month extension is in the region of £1.2m.