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01 Jun 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Falmouth Exeter Plus involves an open tender for the supply of dried foods and tinned goods to University Campuses in Falmouth and Penryn, Cornwall. This contract is slated for an initial period of 36 months with potential extension options totaling up to 60 months. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," with a contract value estimated between £900,000 and £1,500,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 17th July 2026, and the contract set to commence on 31st August 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for suppliers, especially those specializing in food and beverage products, and could be particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The strategic supply partnership over multiple years offers a steady revenue stream and the chance to strengthen ties within the public sector. Companies that can offer a diverse and responsive supply chain suited to the wide array of food products outlined in the additional classifications will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Dried Foods & Tinned Goods

Notice Description

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a supplier on an Initial Term 36-months contract with Extension Options to extend by up to 24 months (2 x 12-months) giving a Total potential duration of 60-months to supply and provide services for our Dried Food & Tinned Goods for the University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-927e126e-8303-4c13-8251-89da81c80ce3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b27627-873b-4591-906c-5efd648a57f2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

15130000 - Meat products

15131000 - Meat preserves and preparations

15131100 - Sausage-meat products

15131120 - Sausage products

15131130 - Sausages

15131134 - Black pudding and other blood sausages

15131135 - Poultry sausages

15131200 - Dried, salted, smoked or seasoned meat

15131210 - Gammon

15131220 - Bacon

15131230 - Salami

15131300 - Liver preparations

15131310 - Pâté

15131320 - Preparations of goose or duck liver

15131400 - Pork products

15131410 - Ham

15131420 - Meatballs

15131490 - Prepared pork dishes

15131500 - Poultry products

15131600 - Beef and veal products

15131610 - Beef meatballs

15131620 - Minced beef

15131640 - Beefburgers

15131700 - Meat preparations

15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe

15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

15230000 - Dried or salted fish; fish in brine; smoked fish

15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish

15250000 - Seafood

15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats

15500000 - Dairy products

15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

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

15880000 - Special nutritional products

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN, CORNWALL
Postcode
TR10 9FE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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