Supply of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme PIN 2024

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The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England each academic year. Currently over 16,520 primary schools (circa 2,200,000 children) take part in the scheme in England. This framework is to source produce suppliers who will deliver produce to nominated distribution hubs in England. Whilst it is anticipated that the initial 12 month expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of £31,350,000. Procurement of the categories listed below to be delivered directly into NHS sites. The anticipated contract go live date is August 2024. Lot 1: Lot No: 1 - Apples, Pears and Citrus Supply of apple, pear and citrus to schools. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the initial 12 month expenditure will be in the region of XXXX GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot 2: Lot No: 2 – Bananas Supply of bananas to schools. Lot 3: Lot No: 3 - Carrots Supply of carrots to schools. Lot 4: Lot No: 4 - Sugar Snap Peas and Tomatoes Supply of Sugar Snap Peas and Tomatoes to schools. Lot 5: Lot No: 5 - Raisins Supply of Raisins to schools.