Suppliers are invited by the Principal to submit an offer to SOA Invitation to Offer No CHQ 056-2024 for the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables as specified in Part B – SOA Details document.

The Principal is committed to advancing the economic, environmental and social objectives of the Queensland Government, including, maximising Queensland suppliers’ opportunities to participate in government business, supporting regional and remote economies, and doing business with ethically, environmentally and socially responsible suppliers.

The Principal may establish a Panel as a result of this ITO comprising of one or more suppliers each of which will enter into an Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) with the Principal. The Principal is proposing an initial three-year term with 3 options of up to 12 months each at the Principal’s absolute discretion. The Principal may during the term of the SOA, appoint other suppliers to the Panel for any reason including if the Principal considers that the inclusion of one or more additional suppliers is necessary or desirable to comply with government policy regarding diversity in supply chains or the achievement of social objectives.

The Principal has issued this Invitation to Offer with the objectives of:

• securing services of a supplier(s) that can provide fresh fruit and vegetables to Queensland Children’s Hospital as per Part B – SOA Details document,
• achieving value for money for Customers, and
• providing quality service to Customers within specified time frames, budgets, quality parameters and meet specific requirements.