Tender

Darlington College - ITT - The Provision of Snacks and Soft Drinks

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington College, located at Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, is seeking suppliers with an open procedure for the provision of snacks and soft drinks. This procurement falls under the industry categories of confectionery, snacks, and soft drinks, with the procurement stage currently in the tender phase. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 3rd June 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 23rd May 2025. The contract is expected to start on 28th July 2025 and could run until 27th July 2028, with possible extensions. The procurement is valued at £352,000 GBP and invites electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage sector, particularly those specialising in confectionery, snacks, and soft drinks. Companies experienced in providing products to educational institutions like Darlington College would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure provides a wide-reaching chance for both SMEs and VCSEs to engage, with criteria focused on cost, service quality, delivery, and social value. Participating in this tender could lead to invaluable connections within the educational sector, ultimately aiding in business growth and expansion within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Darlington College - ITT - The Provision of Snacks and Soft Drinks

Notice Description

Darlington College are seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of snacks and soft drinks products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020211-2025
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

15842300 - Confectionery

15894400 - Snacks

15982000 - Soft drinks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Mark Dodd
Contact Email
m.dodd@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01376 511411

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1DR
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Stephenson
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

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