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Grocery , Frozen & Chilled Goods for Keele University

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Grocery, Frozen & Chilled Goods for Keele University," organised by Keele University, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the food industry category, specifically dealing with food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code: 15000000). The contract, awarded through a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, was valued at £950,000. It is designed as an initial two-year agreement with two possible 12-month extensions. The procurement took place in Newcastle, England, with the contract period beginning on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The tender process ended on 30th May 2025, and the awards were finalised on 30th June 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement's focus on this business scale. Companies specialising in providing food and related products, including groceries and frozen goods, would be well-placed to compete in this tender. The framework agreement setup allows for ongoing engagement opportunities for suppliers. The contracting authority, Keele University, aims to foster competitive tendering, providing growth avenues for businesses capable of supplying the required goods efficiently and sustainably. Businesses such as Harlec Foodservice Ltd., Dunsters Farm Ltd., and Sysco GB Limited have successfully secured their positions as suppliers, indicating the competitive landscape of this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Grocery , Frozen & Chilled Goods for Keele University

Notice Description

Mini Competition under TUCO Framework: Grocery Provisions, Frozen & Chilled Foods - Lot 5 Grocery, Frozen & Chilled HE & FE (CAT11066-TU). Initial 2-year Agreement with x2, 12 month extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8a4f30d-00c5-439a-8dce-996b7cefa574
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/127aa8fd-a1db-43d8-999e-c4d6b34b03b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£316,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DUNSTERS FARM

HARLEC FOODSERVICE

SYSCO GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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