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AwardUpdate

30 Jun 2020 at 16:04

Award

06 May 2020 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Food Boxes - Shielded Vulnerable COV19" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract, focused on the supply assembly and delivery of food boxes to individuals recognised as shielded vulnerable during the COVID-19 emergency, falls under the services industry category and employs a direct procurement method through a single tender action, given its below-threshold status. The tender period concluded on 27 March 2020, and the contract was awarded on the same date, with a contract duration extending until 3 July 2020. Delivery is required across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the South East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers, particularly in the food distribution sector, as it addresses a critical social need arising from the pandemic. Companies equipped to handle logistics and food supply services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract value of £208 million indicates a substantial investment, which may attract businesses that can efficiently manage supply chains and delivery logistics on a national scale.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Food Boxes - Shielded Vulnerable COV19

Notice Description

Supply Assembly and Delivery of Food Boxes to persons designated Shielded Vulnerable under the COVID 19 Emergency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-904d239d-6c0e-4e28-b2ac-eb5a2a9d0e77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d13eea-f7db-4cff-8f15-6c0c1aed1d7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2020 - 6 Aug 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defra Network eTendering Portal
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BFS t/a Bidfood

Brakes

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