Tender

Food Supply

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking a partner to supply all food provisions for its internal catering services across its two Exeter campuses. The tender, titled "Food Supply," falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" (CPV code 15000000) and covers a broad range of food-related supplies including chilled dairy, grocery provisions, and fresh produce among others. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 17th February 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract period starting on 1st August 2025, running for three years with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure, promoting transparency and broad participation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the food and food-serving services sector. Businesses experienced in supplying a diverse range of food products, from seafood to fast-food items, and those capable of meeting the demand consistently (at least six days a week) will find this contract highly lucrative. The opportunity is open to firms across various regions, including British Overseas Territories and Europe, with the total contract value estimated between £5.4 million and £9 million GBP. Ideal participants would be larger enterprises, as the suitability criteria note the exclusion of SMEs and VCSEs for this particular procurement.

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Notice Title

Food Supply

Notice Description

The University is looking for a partner to supply all food supplies to the University's internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its' two Exeter campuses. 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 Contract length - 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df6abebb-7dd2-4fea-8d95-e1752a0a6a00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f083c383-8cfb-4da6-95c6-cd1be8a29497
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15250000 - Seafood

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

15893100 - Food mixes

15894000 - Processed food products

15895000 - Fast-food products

44618420 - Food cans

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Emily Wadge
Contact Email
e.wadge@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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