Award

489 - Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

02 Oct 2020 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has recently concluded a public procurement process for the supply of grocery, frozen, and chilled products. This tender, titled "489 - Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food," was classified under the Prepared and Preserved Fish category and included various additional classifications such as rusks, biscuits, and sugar products. The tender was awarded following an open procurement method, with a contract value of £256,000. The contract period is set to run from 1st October 2020 to 31st August 2022, following an official award date of 29th September 2020.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector, especially those specialising in grocery and frozen products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging the open procurement method to showcase their offerings. The focus on diverse food categories means that suppliers of various food products, including prepared fish, sweets, and pastries, could find relevant opportunities to expand their business through partnerships with educational institutions like Aston University.

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Notice Title

489 - Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food

Notice Description

The Supply of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53c749d7-33cd-44e7-b308-05d3e5b9c2c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47e15ae-9493-4cc4-b0aa-c03aad130cea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes

15830000 - Sugar and related products

15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery

15850000 - Pasta products

15870000 - Condiments and seasonings

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 1-2 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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