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Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Related Products to Keele University

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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06 Nov 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Related Products to Keele University" has been completed. Conducted by the University of Keele, this selective procurement involved a mini competition under the TUCO Framework for the West Midlands, with the postal code ST5 5BG. The process was initiated using a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting the food and beverages industry, focusing on fruit vegetables. The contract, valued at £125,000, covers an initial period starting 8th September 2025 and concluding on 7th September 2027, with two optional 12-month extensions. The awarding of the contract was finalised as of 4th September 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the supply chain of perishable goods, particularly those focusing on fruits and vegetables, to grow by establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions. Given the nature of the contract being part of a framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stood a good chance of competing, evidenced by the participation of suppliers like Freshview Foods Limited, an SME. Businesses that can consistently deliver quality produce in large quantities are well-suited to engage in such contracts, thus facilitating expansion into the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Related Products to Keele University

Notice Description

Mini Competition under the TUCO Framework: Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Related Products. Lot 5 - West Midland (CAT11061-TU). Inital 2-year Agreement plus x2, 12 month extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2c49861-cfa7-4c02-9938-4d5c4e1a1d2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9773b8-b43d-49fb-93ae-1d3b922571dc
Current Stage
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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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 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
Leanne Fryer
Contact Email
l.fryer@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01782 733787

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
2
Supplier Names

FRESHVIEW FOODS

MARK MURPHY & PARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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