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Award

23 Oct 2024 at 15:29

Tender

13 Jun 2023 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Saffron Walden_Supply & Dist of Ambient, Chilled & Frozen and Sandwich Products," led by Saffron Walden in collaboration with Pelican Procurement, falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The procurement process is in the final stages, with the contract now awarded. Key locations include Saffron Walden County High School, CB11 4UH, in region UKH12, and major deadlines have already passed, with contracts signed on 20th August 2023. The tender followed an open procedure under the main procurement category of goods, specifically targeting the supply and distribution of ambient, chilled, frozen food items and sandwiches with significant contributions from suppliers Brakes and Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in food supply and distribution. Companies that can offer a wide range of food products, demonstrate excellence in delivery and service, and incorporate social value in their offerings are well-suited to compete. The main award criteria focused primarily on price (60%), ensuring cost-competitiveness, along with quality-related factors (40%) like delivery, service, and product range. Large-scale suppliers like Brakes and SMEs like Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd have shown their capability to meet these criteria effectively. The open procurement method and the comprehensive evaluation criteria make it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Saffron Walden_Supply & Dist of Ambient, Chilled & Frozen and Sandwich Products

Notice Description

Saffron Walden_Supply & Dist of Ambient, Chilled & Frozen and Sandwich Products

Lot Information

Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Products

Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Products

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months

Supply of Sandwich Products

Supply of Sandwich Products

Renewal: with the option to extend by 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d5d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034336-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,602 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20233 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
Saffron Walden C/O Pelican Procurement
Additional Buyers

Pelican Procurement

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FARNBOROUGH
Postcode
GU14 6XN
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Rushmoor
Electoral Ward
St Mark's
Westminster Constituency
Aldershot

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Brakes

Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd

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