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Contract Details for Supply and Dist of F&V, Dairy, and Snacks, Conf, Drinks to University of York

University Of York (Pelican)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 10:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Nov 2025 at 10:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 14:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and distribution of fruit and vegetables, dairy products, and snacks, confectionary, and soft drinks. Three lots were awarded under this contract, with "Country Fresh Foods" and "Creed Foodservice" being the main suppliers. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure compliant with the GPA, covered the goods category. The process was managed by the University of York organisation, located at Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 12th January 2026 and is set to run until 12th January 2028, with the option for a 12-month extension subject to agreement between the stakeholders. The total value of this procurement is £636,370, which was finalised on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the food distribution sector. SMEs such as "Country Fresh Foods," which has secured the contract for fruit and vegetables, demonstrate competitiveness in this market. Meanwhile, larger enterprises like "Creed Foodservice" have effectively positioned themselves in the dairy and snacks supply categories. Businesses with capabilities in food production, logistics, and fulfilling large-scale institutional contracts would be well suited to compete in such tenders. The emphasis on open procedures allows a broad range of companies to participate, fostering a competitive environment driven by price, delivery and service quality, product range, and social value contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Details for Supply and Dist of F&V, Dairy, and Snacks, Conf, Drinks to University of York

Notice Description

This is the Supply and Distribution of Fruit & Veg, Dairy, and Snacks, Confectionary, Soft Drinks to University of York

Lot Information

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables products

Options: additional products being added by agreement between the Client and the Supplier with regards to price and specification or products being removed at the discretion of the Client.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension with agreement from client and supplier

Dairy

Dairy products

Options: Additional products being added by agreement between the Client and the Supplier with regards to price and specification or products being removed at the discretion of the Client.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension with agreement from client and supplier

Snacks, Confectionary, Soft Drinks

Snacks, Confectionary, Soft Drinks products

Options: Additional products being added by agreement between the Client and the Supplier with regards to price and specification or products being removed at the discretion of the Client.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension with agreement from client and supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058631
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014164-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

15500000 - Dairy products

15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes

15830000 - Sugar and related products

15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,033 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,033 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,033 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,033 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of York (Pelican)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AS ABOVE
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Country Fresh Foods

Creed Foodservice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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