Tender

Supply and Distribution of Wholesale, Snacks, Conf Soft Drinks and Fresh Produce to Gloucestershire College

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

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Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire College has initiated an open tender process for the supply and distribution of wholesale, snacks, confectionery, soft drinks, and fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, and dairy products. The procurement falls under the "goods" industry category, with a primary location in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The tender, identified by GLOUC01, is in the active stage with a submission deadline of 13th October 2025. The announcement was made on 11th September 2025, and the related award is expected by 17th November 2025. The total gross value of the tender is £872,996, and it is open to electronic submissions in English, adhering to the open procedure method covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for suppliers dealing in food, beverages, and related products, especially those catering to snack, confectionery, and fresh produce markets. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria specified. The procurement strategy, which focuses on price, delivery and service, product range, and social value, offers flexibility for suppliers through an optional 12-month extension and potential product line additions or removals. This setting is ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector food supply, capitalising on a stable contract running from January 2026 through January 2029, with a maximum extension to January 2030.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Wholesale, Snacks, Conf Soft Drinks and Fresh Produce to Gloucestershire College

Notice Description

Tender for the Supply and Distribution of Wholesale (Ambient, Chilled, Frozen), Snacks, Confectionary & Soft Drinks and Fresh Produce (Fruit & Vegetables and Dairy) to Gloucestershire College

Lot Information

Ambient, Chilled, Frozen

Ambient, Chilled, Frozen 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

Fresh Produce (Fruit & Vegetables and Dairy)

Fresh Produce (Fruit & Vegetables and 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055946-2025
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
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

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
£780,184 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£780,184 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2029 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ludford-hayden@avendra.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 7SJ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Hesters Way
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

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