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title: "Supply and Distribution of Food and Catering Consumables"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-08"
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# Supply and Distribution of Food and Catering Consumables

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-387f18ce-c488-4547-94f8-4cfd2fa788a4

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking suppliers for the "Supply and Distribution of Food and Catering Consumables" under an open procurement method. This tender is currently in the active phase and will remain open for submissions until 11th May 2018. The contract, which will commence on 1st August 2018 and extends through to 31st July 2023, primarily operates in the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry category. Relevant delivery addresses are located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of food and catering products. Businesses with capabilities in logistics and distribution, especially those based in or around the East of England, will find this contract particularly appealing. By participating in this procurement process, firms can not only secure a long-term partnership with a significant public authority like Essex County Council but also potentially expand their client base across various sites within the council.

## Notice

Essex County Council has a requirement for the supply and delivery of food and catering consumables to its sites when and where required. This contract relates immediately to Essex Outdoors but will be open to all sites within Essex County Council where required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c411e33f-c291-4fc5-bbfb-650e761235e9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2018 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c411e33f-c291-4fc5-bbfb-650e761235e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c411e33f-c291-4fc5-bbfb-650e761235e9
  8th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./79393F952J
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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