Tender

Tender to supply and distribute Food and Beverage products to The Collegiate Trust

THE COLLEGIATE TRUST TRADING LIMITED (PELICAN)

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Collegiate Trust Trading Limited is inviting tenders for the supply and distribution of a range of Food and Beverage products to its facilities in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting regions UKI and UKJ. The procurement falls under the industry category of Food, beverages, tobacco and related products, and Catering supplies. This open procedure tender aims to secure suppliers for ambient, chilled, frozen, non-food items, snacks, confectionery, soft drinks, and sandwich products. The process is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 6th March 2026. Enquiries are open until 27th February 2026, and awards are expected by 17th April 2026.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for suppliers, especially SMEs, looking to expand their client base in the food and beverage distribution sector. Companies with strong logistical capabilities and competitive pricing structures are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contracts offer the potential for growth through long-term partnerships, as they include options for a 12-month extension and the possibility to add additional products to the contract. Businesses in the industry should find the market promising due to the high value of the overall contract and the emphasis on both price and quality in the evaluation process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender to supply and distribute Food and Beverage products to The Collegiate Trust

Notice Description

Tender for the supply and distribution of Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Non-Food (chemicals & Disposables), Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks, and Sandwich Products to The Collegiate Trust.

Lot Information

Ambient, Chilled, Frozen

Supply & Distribution of Ambient, Chilled and Frozen Products

Options: additional products can be added to the contract with prior notification

Renewal: With an option to extend for a further 12 months

Non-Food

Supply and distribution of Non-Food products

Options: additional products can be added to the contract with prior notification

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks

Supply and distribution of Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks products

Options: additional products can be added to the contract with prior notification

Renewal: With an option to extend for a further 12 month period

Sandwiches

Supply & Distribution of Sandwich products

Options: additional products can be added to the contract with prior notification

Renewal: option to extend for a further 12 month period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064715
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010031-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,560,057 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,560,057 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 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
THE COLLEGIATE TRUST TRADING LIMITED (PELICAN)
Additional Buyers

PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED T/A AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL

Contact Name
Chloe Dalchow
Contact Email
dalchow-chloe@avendra.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SURREY
Postcode
CR8 1EX
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Rushmoor
Electoral Ward
St Mark's
Westminster Constituency
Aldershot

Further Information

Notice Documents

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