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title: "The Supply & Delivery of Food"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-05-16"
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# The Supply & Delivery of Food

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22016475-1347-4d0e-aeae-f771b8487633

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## Summary

Dorset County Council is seeking suppliers for "The Supply & Delivery of Food," a procurement process within the goods industry. The tender, valued at £1,280,000, encompasses various lots for food items including fresh produce and meat, with the contract period set from 1 June 2017 until 31 May 2019. This process follows an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 17 March 2017, and the award date recorded as 9 May 2017. The delivery addresses are situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of perishable goods, such as fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat products. Suppliers well-suited to compete for this contract include local SMEs and established food distributors looking to expand their market reach within public sector contracts. Engaging with Dorset County Council could enhance business growth, especially for enterprises aiming to establish sustained relationships with government bodies.

## Notice

Supply & delivery of Food: Lot 1 Fruit & Vegetables Lot 2 Not Awarded Lot 3 Fresh & Frozen Meat (Starts 11/11/17 when current contract arrangement ends) Lot 4 Milk Dairy and Bread

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94330cd-d96b-40f4-8b5c-f63e85572d10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,280,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRY FARE; SPRING FIELDS (CATERING BUTCHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94330cd-d96b-40f4-8b5c-f63e85572d10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94330cd-d96b-40f4-8b5c-f63e85572d10
  16th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b6a266b3-daed-e611-80dc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

## Provenance

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