ID 5117883 - DfE - SERC - The Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetables and Fresh Produce for the Northern Ireland Further and Higher Education Colleges

South Eastern Regional College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2024 at 10:44

Tender

15 Dec 2023 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has awarded contracts for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables to six regional colleges in Northern Ireland. The procurement process, managed by SERC, involved splitting the contract into six lots, with each lot awarded to a single tenderer. The main procurement category is goods, and the total value of the contracts signed amounts to GBP 308,418.39. The award method was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on January 29, 2024, and a bid validity period up to April 28, 2024.

This procurement opportunity provides businesses in the food and beverage industry, specifically those dealing with fresh produce, a chance to engage with educational institutions in Northern Ireland. Companies that can meet the quality and cost criteria set in the tender, such as Sysco Foods NI Limited, were successful in winning the contracts. The awards offer these firms the opportunity to fulfil the supply needs of the colleges. The collaboration presents significant growth prospects for suppliers looking to expand their presence in the education sector in the region.

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Notice Title

ID 5117883 - DfE - SERC - The Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetables and Fresh Produce for the Northern Ireland Further and Higher Education Colleges

Notice Description

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College SERC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required.

Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each.

Lot 2 - Southern Regional College SRC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required.

Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each.

Lot 3 - South West College SWC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required.

Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each.

Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College BMC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required.

Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each.

Lot 5 - Northern Regional College NRC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required.

Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each.

Lot 6 - North West Regional College NWRC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required.

Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005756-2024
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221000 - Vegetables

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£284,362 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20242 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
South Eastern Regional College
Additional Buyers

FE Belfast Metropolitan College

FE North West Regional College

FE Northern Regional College

FE South Eastern Regional College

FE South West College

FE Southern Regional College

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT23 7EH
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Glen
Westminster Constituency
Strangford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sysco Foods NI Limited

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