Tender

Food Supplier Network

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

26 Aug 2018 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is soliciting tenders for the "Food Supplier Network" to partner in supplying food items to its catering services across its Exeter campuses, with a contract duration of three years plus the option for an additional two years. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th October 2018. The estimated annual contract value ranges between £1.75 million and £2.5 million, translating to a total potential value of £8.75 million to £12.5 million over its five-year term. This initiative falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, with an open procurement method applied.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the food supply and distribution sectors, including those specialising in chilled and frozen products, groceries, and non-food consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to submit bids, as the buyer is actively looking to engage a diverse range of suppliers to fulfil its catering objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Supplier Network

Notice Description

The University is looking for a partner to supply all food stuffs to the University's internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its' two Exeter campuses. Term: 3 + 2 years The contract will cover the following key 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 * Non-food Counterwares and Equipment Contract value, based on previous year's spend is estimated between PS1.75 and PS2.5 million per annum. This equates to a total contract value of between PS8.75 million and PS12.5 million over the maximum term of five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe0c27ec-cd22-4afa-905c-8f1501618106
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39221110 - Crockery

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2018 - 30 Oct 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Peter Fletcher
Contact Email
p.w.fletcher@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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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