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26 Jan 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "DfC - PROVISION AND DELIVERY OF BULK FOODSTUFFS AND EVERYDAY ITEMS TO FOOD BANKS." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous food products and dried goods, and is located in Northern Ireland. The tender process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 26th January 2021. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure due to the urgent demand arising from the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on vulnerable populations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food supply chain, particularly those capable of providing bulk food products and everyday items. Companies that specialise in wholesale food distribution, including those with capabilities for palletised deliveries, would be well-positioned to compete. The circumstances surrounding this contract highlight a critical need for reliable suppliers to support food banks and community organisations during challenging times, thereby creating avenues for growth and collaboration within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DfC - PROVISION AND DELIVERY OF BULK FOODSTUFFS AND EVERYDAY ITEMS TO FOOD BANKS

Notice Description

The coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic continues to have ongoing significant detrimental effects on many vulnerable and economically deprived people and families across Northern Ireland. In particular, as the impact of the second 'wave' of the virus has taken hold, it has become increasingly evident that many of the most vulnerable in our society require urgent and ongoing assistance to access suitable and nutritious foodstuffs and everyday items. To provide assistance to vulnerable people, The Department for Communities (DfC) aims to work with various Northern Ireland organisations to distribute foodstuffs and everyday items to those most in need. These organisations will include but are not limited to, food banks, social supermarkets, councils and other similar types of entity. The department shall purchase the required bulk, wholesale or palletised quantities of foodstuffs and other everyday items from suitable Contractor(s). These shall then be delivered to locations across Northern Ireland or held at the Contractors warehouse locations to be called for delivery as requested by the department or Food Bank.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic continues to have ongoing significant detrimental effects on many vulnerable and economically deprived people and families across Northern Ireland. In particular, as the impact of the second 'wave' of the virus has taken hold, it has become increasingly evident that many of the most vulnerable in our society require urgent and ongoing assistance to access suitable and nutritious foodstuffs and everyday items. To provide assistance to vulnerable people, The Department for Communities (DfC) aims to work with various Northern Ireland organisations to distribute foodstuffs and everyday items to those most in need. These organisations will include but are not limited to, food banks, social supermarkets, councils and other similar types of entity. The department shall purchase the required bulk, wholesale or palletised quantities of foodstuffs and other everyday items from suitable Contractor(s). These shall then be delivered to locations across Northern Ireland or held at the Contractors warehouse locations to be called for delivery as requested by the department or Food Bank.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001542-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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)


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15884000 - Baby food

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

15894000 - Processed food products

44618420 - Food cans

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Communities
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LTD

LYNAS FOODSERVICE

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