Tenders Are Invited For Delivery Agreements For Foodstuffs To Kvæfjord, - Ibestad And Tjeldsund Municipality

delivery Agreements For Foodstuffs To Kvæfjord, - Ibestad And Tjeldsund Municipality . Descriptionbackground Kvæfjord, Ibestad And Tjeldsund Municipalities Need To Establish New Delivery Agreements For Foodstuffs Because The Existing Agreement Is About To Expire. The Procurement Will Ensure Continuity And Predictable Supply Of Goods For The Municipalitys Service Points, So That Operations Can Be Maintained With Stable Deliveries Throughout The Year. The Agreements Will Support The Municipalitys Goal Of A More Efficient And User-Friendly Ordering And Delivery Process, Including Easier Ordering And More Efficient Receipt Of Goods In The Units, Without This Coming At The Expense Of Quality, Food Safety Or Traceability. At The Same Time, The Municipality Has A Goal To Increase The Proportion Of Local Products Where This Is Available And Appropriate Within The Regulations, As Well As To Reduce Food Waste Through Better Interaction In The Value Chain. Suppliers Must Therefore Understand That The Procurement Must Both Take Care Of A Broad And Robust Supply Need And Facilitate Environmental And Social Considerations In The Delivery. Description Of The Assignment The Assignment Includes The Delivery Of Foodstuffs To Kvæfjord Municipality For Use In Schools And Kindergartens, Canteens And At Meetings/Events, As Well As Institutional Kitchens And Health And Care Services. The Delivery Must Cover A Relevant And Seasonally Adjusted Assortment That Supports Daily Operations In Various Unit Types. The Procurement Includes Foodstuffs Within Main Categories Such As Dry Goods, Refrigerated And Frozen Goods, Fruit/Vegetables And Fresh Produce, As Well As Dairy, Egg And Cold Cuts Products, Including Goods For Allergens And Special Diets Where This Is Relevant For The Municipalitys Needs. The Agreement Structure May Include Sub-Contracts Per Product Group. Overall, The Delivery Must Ensure Security Of Supply, Good Delivery Quality And A Practically Feasible Ordering And Delivery Model For The Municipalitys Units, And At The Same Time Allow For Increased Use Of Local Products And Measures That Contribute To Reduced Food Waste.