Tender

The Supply and Distribution of Multi Temperature Food, Provisions and Non-Food

ASHMOLE TRUST

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 10:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashmole Trust, a public authority functioning at a sub-central government level, is seeking suppliers for a three-year contract to commence on 1st September 2025, with the potential for a two-year extension. This open procurement process, under the title "The Supply and Distribution of Multi Temperature Food, Provisions and Non-Food", requires reliable sourcing for its in-house catering services across three schools. Situated in London, the trust plans to close the tender submissions by 4th June 2025, following an enquiry period that ends on 23rd May 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 2,000,000, with provisions to secure food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, aligning with the commercial category of goods.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in food supply, logistics, and distribution to penetrate the public sector market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure, with an emphasis on both cost and quality for evaluation. With the potential for a contract extension, suppliers can secure long-term business growth through consistent procurement for the Ashmole Trust's catering needs across educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply and Distribution of Multi Temperature Food, Provisions and Non-Food

Notice Description

Ashmole Trust is operating their catering services in-house and is seeking to procure a 3-year contract with potential to extend for a further 2-years for a supplier to supply and distribute multi-temperature food provisions and non-food to all 3 schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended subject to the supplier successfully meeting the service specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017894-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related 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
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHMOLE TRUST
Contact Name
The Supply and Distribution of Multi Temperature Food,Provisions and Non-Food
Contact Email
ear@ashmoletrust.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N14 5RJ
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Brunswick Park
Westminster Constituency
Chipping Barnet

Further Information

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