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Supply and Dist of Wholesale (Amb,Chilled,Fro), Snacks Conf & Soft Drinks Fresh Produce (F&V, Dairy) to Gloucestershire College

Gloucestershire College (Pelican)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Dec 2025 at 11:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 16:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Gloucestershire College focuses on the supply and distribution of various wholesale items, snacks, confectionery, soft drinks, and fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, and dairy products. This procurement falls under the goods category with a legal basis defined by the UKPGA, and was managed through an open procedure suitable for competitive markets. The process was completed with the awards being active, with the contract period beginning on 12th January 2026 and running till 12th January 2028, with potential extension options available. The college is located in Cheltenham, and this contract was crucial for the institution's operational needs in the UKK13 region.

Businesses specialising in food supply chains, especially those dealing with ambient, chilled, and frozen food products, stand to benefit significantly from participating in such tenders. The open procedure allows large suppliers, SMEs, and those with specialised product offerings to compete, fostering growth and expansion opportunities. Companies like Bidfood, Snackline Direct Ltd, and Arthur David, who have secured positions as suppliers, exemplify the commercial potential to engage with public undertakings like Gloucestershire College. Small and medium-sized enterprises focusing on innovation and quality aligned with the tender’s award criteria, such as price, delivery service, and social value, are particularly suited to thrive in this competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Dist of Wholesale (Amb,Chilled,Fro), Snacks Conf & Soft Drinks Fresh Produce (F&V, Dairy) to Gloucestershire College

Notice Description

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/014134-2026
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

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
£780,184 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£780,184 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20258 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
Gloucestershire College (Pelican)
Additional Buyers

Gloucestershire College

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AS ABOVE
Postcode
GL51 7SJ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Arthur David

Bidfood

Snackline Direct Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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