Award

RMCS 045 - Supply & Delivery of Groceries & Provisions

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council has initiated a procurement process titled "RMCS 045 - Supply & Delivery of Groceries & Provisions", categorised under the industry segment of Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code: 15000000). The procurement is for supplying and delivering groceries to schools and establishments within Shropshire, North Wales, Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire. The tender process is currently active and covers two lots: Lot 1 for Shropshire and North Wales, and Lot 2 for Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire. The contract is set to commence on 18th February 2025, with an initial duration of one year and potential extensions up to four additional one-year periods. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with tender submissions ending on 16th December 2024.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for suppliers, especially those focused on providing high-quality food products. With an estimated annual contract value of £2,500,000 and potentially reaching £12,500,000 over five years, it is suitable for enterprises that demonstrate innovation and passion for food. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a fair opportunity based on quality and price. Businesses providing frozen, chilled, and ambient food items, along with excellent logistical capabilities for timely deliveries up to three times a week, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The tender focuses not only on cost-effectiveness but also on the quality of products and social value, ensuring holistic value for participating businesses and the end beneficiaries.

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Notice Title

RMCS 045 - Supply & Delivery of Groceries & Provisions

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the Supply & Delivery of Grocery Provisions to schools and establishments within the listed regions for consumption at mealtimes and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events. The contract will consist of two lots. Contractors can bid for one Lot, or both Lots. Please refer to Appendix A for a list of all current establishment name and address details for each lot. *Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales *Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire

Lot Information

Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales

This is a contract award notice for the Supply & Delivery of Grocery Provisions to schools and establishments within the listed regions for consumption at mealtimes and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events. The contract will consist of two lots. Contractors can bid for one Lot, or both Lots. Please refer to Appendix A for a list of all current establishment name and address details for each lot. *Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales *Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire Products may include but are not limited to frozen, chilled, and ambient food items. Nominated product lines will be agreed and implemented. Deliveries of these products are to be made as required by individual establishments. Up to 3 times per week The duration of the contract being offered is one year commencing on the 18th February 2025, with the potential for an extension of up to a further four one-year periods, on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. The successful contractor must be able to offer a consistently high standard of products during the course of the contract term demonstrating innovation, a passion for food whilst offering good wholesome healthy eating options within the product range. To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However please note that Shire Services is not obliged to accept the lowest price, and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where focus will also be given to product quality and social value the contractor can offer. From historic data that is currently available, the potential annual value of this contract is expected to be approximately PS2,500,000 with the 5-year contract value being approximately PS12,500,000. No guarantees can be given with regard to the potential value of this contract. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEQ93524D8

Renewal: This contract can be extended by a further four one-year periods from 18th February 2026.

Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire

This is a contract award notice for the Supply & Delivery of Grocery Provisions to schools and establishments within the listed regions for consumption at mealtimes and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events. The contract will consist of two lots. Contractors can bid for one Lot, or both Lots. Please refer to Appendix A for a list of all current establishment name and address details for each lot. *Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales *Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire

Renewal: This contract can be extended by a further four one-year periods from 18th February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004943-2025
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL IS PURCHASING ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND ANY WHOLLY OWNED LOCAL AUTHORITY COMPANY OR OTHER ENTITY THAT IS DEEMED TO BE A CONTRACTING AUTHORITY BY VIRTUE OF THE COUNCIL’S INVOLVEMENT.

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1743252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP

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