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title: "Supply and Distribution of Various Foods"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Supply and Distribution of Various Foods

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-333c8678-3475-493f-9531-695905ac86d1

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Cumbria County Council involves the tender titled "Supply and Distribution of Various Foods," classified under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco and related products. This contract, valued at £4.2 million, will provide food supplies suitable for Care Establishments and Schools across approximately 110 sites in the North West of England. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been published on 18th January 2022, with the tender period closing on 21st February 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2022 and will run for four years until 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food supply and distribution sectors, particularly those able to cater to institutional contracts. Companies that can provide a diverse range of food products, have experience in logistics, and meet the operational requirements for serving numerous locations would be well-positioned to compete. The tender's open procurement method encourages small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, making it accessible for those with capacity to deliver within the specific geographical scope of Cumbria.

## Notice

This opportunity is available at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of various Foods suitable for use in mainly Care Establishments and Schools. Distribution will be required to approximately 110 sites situated throughout the whole of Cumbria. This contract will be tendered in 5 lots. Companies will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. The lots will be evaluated individually and each lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute countywide. All clarifications must be sent via The Chest. If you require support in using The Chest, please contact Proactis https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb2e447-5923-4051-aa9a-70b3d7262a18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,800,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PFD (CARLISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb2e447-5923-4051-aa9a-70b3d7262a18
- 18 Jan 2022 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240e6f04-d163-4dcb-a94e-56cadb2431ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb2e447-5923-4051-aa9a-70b3d7262a18
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240e6f04-d163-4dcb-a94e-56cadb2431ad
  18th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html

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