Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce

Description

Trafford Council (the Council), acting on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater
Manchester Authorities), invites tenders for the award of a contract for the Supply and
Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce.
The Specification details the service and quality standards required followed by a summary
of the Delivery Requirements required by each Participating Authority.
Trafford Council, as a member of the STAR Shared Procurement Service, is looking to award
a contract on behalf of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) for the
Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Chilled Prepared Produce to schools, social care
establishments, commercial establishments and other council establishments.
Companies are required to submit tendered prices for ALL products listed in the Pricing
Schedule.
Tenderers should note that this contract is open to and may be used by other Association of
Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) and its associate members, and Manchester
Partners - this includes the following Councils: Bolton, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham,
Manchester, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Wigan, Blackburn Darwen BC, Blackpool, Cheshire
East, Warrington, and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, Greater Manchester
Police Authority, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, Manchester Central
Convention Complex, Commission for New Economy, Greater Manchester Passenger
Transport Executive (TfGM),Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester
Combined Authority and the Integrated Transport Authority, Lancashire County Council and
any other Local Authority.
As a member of the AGMA, the contract is led by Trafford Council, as a member of the STAR
Shared Procurement Service, but is available for other AGMA members and associate
members to join.
The following organisations have initially expressed an interest in using this contract,
although other AGMA and non-AGMA councils/authorities may join during the period of the
agreement:
Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMCA) - added to the participating authorities
Oldham MBC
Rochdale Council
Salford Council
Trafford MBC
Warrington Council
Bolton Council
(each a Participating Authority and together with the Council the Participating Authorities)
Although Trafford Council will be the Contract holder, the successful bidder will invoice each
Participating Authority for any orders placed by that Participating Authority.
Note: Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS / GMCA) have been added to the list of participating authorities from the commencement of the contract.