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Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Goods

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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29 Aug 2024 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College focuses on the supply and distribution of grocery, frozen, and chilled goods, awarded to BFS Group Ltd (Bidfood). The procurement falls under the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" industry category with the delivery region being the South East of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 15th July 2024 and ending on 14th July 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th March 2024, and the award date being 26th April 2024. This initiative, valued at £2,500,000, was completed using an 'Other' procurement method via the TUCO Framework Lot 5 Ref: CAT 11066.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers with expertise in the food distribution sector. Businesses that can offer high-volume, consistent, and reliable food supply services will find this contract beneficial for growth and exposure. As the requirement specifically does not target SMEs or VCSEs, larger established companies like BFS Group Ltd (Bidfood) with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities are best suited to undertake this contract. The substantial contract value and long-term duration provide a stable and lucrative framework for business growth.

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Notice Title

Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Goods

Notice Description

Awarded to BFS Group Ltd (Bidfood) for supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Goods via TUCO Framework Lot 5 Ref: CAT 11066

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2563be76-4e53-41ae-abb0-32f1bcb07a9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70635d64-aed0-4c16-aa5c-0303c3de0452
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01784917194

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LTD (BIDFOOD

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