Tender

Ventrus Multi Academy Trust Food Supply Services

VENTRUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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08 Jul 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ventrus Multi Academy Trust is seeking contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and foodstuffs for their school catering services. The contract falls under the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' industry category and is classified under CPV code 15000000. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is being managed through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline has been extended to 22nd August 2024 at 12:00 PM (BST) to allow for changes made to the product list within the pricing schedule. Bidders were also invited to an onsite Q&A session at The Barnstaple Hotel in Devon on 10th July 2024. The contract location is primarily Woodwater Lane, Exeter EX2 5AW, UK, and the contract is valued at £2,000,000 GBP spread across multiple lots, each with distinct durations and renewal options.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, especially those specialising in fresh meats, frozen products, dry goods, and dairy products. Given the Trust’s emphasis on locally and responsibly sourced ingredients, suppliers with a focus on sustainability and quality will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger suppliers with robust supply chains capable of providing high-quality and fresh ingredients, would be well-suited for this tender. With the potential for substantial contracts and the possibility of contract renewals, this tender can be a lucrative pathway for growth and stability in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Ventrus Multi Academy Trust Food Supply Services

Notice Description

The proposed contract will be for a provision of food supply to support the delivery of school catering services in accordance with this service specification and the associated tender documents.The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams.

Lot Information

Fresh Meats

The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions.

Frozen, Dry, Ambient & Dairy

The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams.

Renewal: Option of two further one year extensions.

Fresh Vegetables & Fruit

The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams.

Renewal: Option of two further one year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047ba6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022903-2024
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03221000 - Vegetables

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15119000 - Various meats

15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

15221000 - Frozen fish

15229000 - Frozen fish products

15251000 - Frozen crustaceans

15311000 - Frozen potatoes

15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes

15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables

15331170 - Frozen vegetables

15500000 - Dairy products

15550000 - Assorted dairy products

15893000 - Dry goods

15896000 - Deep-frozen products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VENTRUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Lynne Hyland
Contact Email
josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AW
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
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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