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RHUL-25020 Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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08 Sep 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, titled "RHUL-25020 Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables," has been completed. The contract was awarded to Fresh Connect Ltd under the TUCO Framework. This procurement, initiated by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College in Egham, focuses on the industry category of "Fruit, vegetables and related products" and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key stages of this procurement included the tender period ending on 15th June 2025, and the contract period beginning on 18th June 2025, lasting until 17th June 2029. Although the procurement method is described as "Other," it represents a significant goods category contract valued at £380,000 GBP.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses who are able to supply and distribute fresh produce within the specified region, allowing them to engage with prominent institutions like Royal Holloway and Bedford New College. While the contract has already been awarded to a large-scale supplier, Fresh Connect Ltd, it indicates a trend in institutional procurement needs that can help businesses, particularly those with the capacity to manage large-scale distribution, to find growth opportunities in future similar tenders. Businesses specialising in fresh produce and capable of meeting substantial and ongoing demand would be well-suited to compete in this sector.

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Notice Title

RHUL-25020 Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

Awarded to Fresh Connect Ltd for Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables via TUCO Framework- Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables & Related Products. Lot 7 South East Ref: CAT11061-TU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f82e2c54-4878-4649-bb67-9af882db9b2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8eadf1-9cb1-4f20-a873-122b0a634c4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2029 4-5 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESH CONNECT

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