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title: "490 - Fresh Meat & Poultry"
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# 490 - Fresh Meat & Poultry

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b26c9bf-87ae-4179-900e-b0ac6c1356e2

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for the supply of fresh meat and poultry, with a total contract value of £90,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender was active until 2nd June 2020. The contract period for the awarded supplier, BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, commenced on 14th September 2020 and is set to conclude on 13th September 2023. The primary industry category for this procurement is classified under meat products.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh meat and poultry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in future tenders, as the suitability assessment has indicated eligibility for SMEs but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a robust supply chain and the capacity to deliver high-quality meat products could find this an advantageous avenue for business growth.

## Notice

The Supply of Fresh Meat & Poultry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e14924-5cb9-4b47-8636-8462b078b520 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15112000 - Poultry
- 15130000 - Meat products

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2020 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e14924-5cb9-4b47-8636-8462b078b520

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e14924-5cb9-4b47-8636-8462b078b520
  10th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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