Norway – Fruit vegetables – Procurement of school fruit July 2026 - June 2028

Principal The Information Office for fruit and vegetables (hereafter called "OFG") is a private foundation that works to increase the consumption of fresh fruits, berries, vegetables and potatoes in Norway. OFG has given the task of administering the School Fruit Scheme, cf. the regulations of 1 April 2004 no. 623 on grants for price write-down of fruit and vegetables in primary and secondary schools. OFG would like to enter into framework agreements with two tenderers per county for the delivery of fruit/vegetables (School fruit) under the School Fruit Scheme. If only one tenderer submits a tender, or only one qualifier, enters into a framework agreement for the county. Purpose The procurement shall ensure the delivery of ready-for-eat fruits and vegetables for primary and secondary schools throughout the Norway. The aim is to support increased intake of fruit and vegetables among children and adolescents and to contribute to good nutrition in school life. What to procure * Delivery of category 1 (conventional fruit and vegetables) to the Subscription Scheme. * Delivery of category 1, 2 (at least 25% organic) or 3 (100% organic) fruit and vegetables to the Call-off scheme. The categories are further described in Annex 1.