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Food Supply Tender

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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04 Apr 2019 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process for a Food Supply contract, seeking a supplier for various food items to support its internal catering functions across its two Exeter campuses. The procurement, initiated on 1st February 2019 and running until 31st January 2024, includes an estimated contract value between £5 million and £12.5 million over a period of three to five years. The open procedure was conducted under the main category of goods, specifically targeting various food provisions such as dairy, meat, bakery, and more, with the tender period concluding on 2nd January 2019.

This Food Supply contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the food and beverage industry, particularly those that can provide a diverse range of food products and non-food consumables. Businesses that specialise in chilled and frozen foods, grocery provisions, and catering supplies would be well positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to the University’s catering needs while potentially benefiting from a sustainable long-term partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Supply Tender

Notice Description

The University is looking for a partner to supply all food stuffs to the University's internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its' two Exeter campuses. Term: 3 + 2 years The contract will cover the following categories: * Chilled Dairy, Eggs & Processed Provisions * Grocery Ambient Dry Provisions * Chilled & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Game, Fish & Shellfish Provisions * Fresh, Ambient & Frozen Bakery Provisions * Fresh & Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Produce * Non-food Consumables and Chemicals * Non-food Counterwares and Equipment Contract value, based on previous year's spend is estimated between PS1.75 and PS2.5 million per annum. This equates to a total contract value of between PS5 million and PS12.5 million over the maximum term of five years. The University intends to roll out a 'soft launch' of the agreement, turning over one (or more) delivery locations at a time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7399c768-6199-4eea-8a4a-dd43e12b280b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890bfd80-6982-4b67-838c-2b5cfdbb5160
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39221110 - Crockery

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIDFOOD

Further Information

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