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title: "Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Goods"
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# Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Goods

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2563be76-4e53-41ae-abb0-32f1bcb07a9d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College focuses on the supply and distribution of grocery, frozen, and chilled goods, awarded to BFS Group Ltd (Bidfood). The procurement falls under the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" industry category with the delivery region being the South East of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 15th July 2024 and ending on 14th July 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th March 2024, and the award date being 26th April 2024. This initiative, valued at £2,500,000, was completed using an 'Other' procurement method via the TUCO Framework Lot 5 Ref: CAT 11066.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers with expertise in the food distribution sector. Businesses that can offer high-volume, consistent, and reliable food supply services will find this contract beneficial for growth and exposure. As the requirement specifically does not target SMEs or VCSEs, larger established companies like BFS Group Ltd (Bidfood) with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities are best suited to undertake this contract. The substantial contract value and long-term duration provide a stable and lucrative framework for business growth.

## Notice

Awarded to BFS Group Ltd (Bidfood) for supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Goods via TUCO Framework Lot 5 Ref: CAT 11066

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70635d64-aed0-4c16-aa5c-0303c3de0452 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD (BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70635d64-aed0-4c16-aa5c-0303c3de0452

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70635d64-aed0-4c16-aa5c-0303c3de0452
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79077&B=RHUL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
  User / Company

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