Planning

Food procurment -soft market testing for an agent led DPS

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Apr 2018 at 07:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise for a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) related to food procurement, aimed at engaging suppliers experienced in managing such systems. The tender, titled "Food procurement - soft market testing for an agent led DPS," falls under the food, beverages, tobacco and related products industry category and is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The planning phase is currently ongoing, with an important engagement end date deadline of 26 July 2018. The notice was published on 26 April 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply and catering sectors, particularly those that specialise in sustainable products. Companies well-suited to compete include suppliers of catering disposables, fresh produce, and frozen goods, as well as those offering dairy and general grocery items. With Bristol City Council's aspirations towards achieving Gold Sustainable Food City status, there is a particular focus on sustainable and compliant products, which could appeal to businesses looking to expand their market reach in environmentally conscious sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food procurment -soft market testing for an agent led DPS

Notice Description

Bristol City Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to potentially tender for an agent, experienced in managing Dynamic Purchasing Systems for the supply of food, beverages, and catering disposables, who can meet the requirements of a range of commercial and local authority settings within a diverse city that is aspiring towards Gold Sustainable Food City status http://sustainablefoodcities.org/about. The product types required for supply and delivery are as follows: a. Catering Disposables - wide range e.g. foil, cutlery, cling film, cups, bags, etc. with product ranges that are sustainable, compostable, and recyclable. b. Catering Milk & Bread - a range of catering milk and bread products including fresh bread, speciality bread, bakery items and a variety of milks - semi skimmed, skimmed, and organic. This would need to meet the required food standards. c. Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - complete range of fresh fruit and vegetables to EEC Class 1 standard and including EEC Class 2 produce such as carrots and parsnips. Organic produce and fair trade will be required. d. Fresh Meat & Poultry -complete range of fresh meat, poultry, offal and other products such as beef burgers and sausages that will meet the required food standards. e. Frozen Goods - a range of frozen products, including meats, fish, vegetables, pastries, and ice cream that meet the required food standards. f. General Groceries - To supply and deliver a range of grocery commodities including dairy products, chilled cooked meats, tinned, dried, and drinks that are food standards compliant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4074610c-1697-4901-b490-66c81a0b034e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b36410-cf08-4799-86b5-8e324b88ac25
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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