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title: "Tender for the supply and distribution of food and drinks to Slough Schools"
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# Tender for the supply and distribution of food and drinks to Slough Schools

Buyer: SLOUGH SCHOOLS C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-183c58c8-a0c4-4a29-9533-b11327178917

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## Summary

The Slough Schools, in collaboration with Pelican Procurement Services, recently completed a tender for the supply and distribution of food and drinks, including ambient, chilled, and frozen goods, to schools in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV: 15000000), saw its awarding phase on 19th February 2024, following the initial tender period which ended on 1st December 2023. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £1,231,051, will span from 19th February 2024 to 18th February 2026. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, enabling wide participation from suitable vendors.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the food and beverage supply sector, particularly those capable of providing a variety of goods including ambient, chilled, and frozen products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable candidates for such contracts, given the procurement’s inclusivity criteria. Successful suppliers like Bidfood, which secured this contract, demonstrate the potential growth and partnership opportunities available through these public procurement processes. Businesses positioned within or capable of serving the South East region could find strategic growth avenues by competing for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Ambient, Chilled And Frozen Goods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/461407b2-1a48-4d2c-8dbe-f93a4751fa86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,299,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,231,051 |
| 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 | SLOUGH SCHOOLS C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | FARNBOROUGH |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU14 6XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Rushmoor |
| Electoral ward | St Mark's |
| Westminster constituency | Aldershot |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/461407b2-1a48-4d2c-8dbe-f93a4751fa86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/461407b2-1a48-4d2c-8dbe-f93a4751fa86
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT168856
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pelicanprocurementservices.co.uk

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