Award

Eat and Drink Coffee

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for the supply of coffee, titled "Eat and Drink Coffee." This contract falls under the goods category and was conducted using a limited procurement method due to being below threshold, implying limited competition. The procurement process took place in the Salford area, specifically at the university located at 43 The Crescent, Salford, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 17th September 2025, with the contract awarded on 16th September 2025 and set to run from 29th September 2025 to 29th September 2028. The strategic planning and completion of this tender process mark its importance for the university in fulfilling its coffee supply needs in an efficient manner.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of coffee, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Salford Roasters, which successfully won this contract. With a total contract value of £60,000, this procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses able to deliver continuous, high-quality coffee supplies. Companies capable of navigating limited competition procurement processes, and those with an interest in public sector contracts, stand to benefit from engaging in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Eat and Drink Coffee

Notice Description

Award notice for the University of Salford's Coffee supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057212-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15861000 - Coffee

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALFORD ROASTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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