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title: "Schools Catering Dried Goods"
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buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Schools Catering Dried Goods

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fd0e0ad-54b5-4922-ac37-0cab616078d5

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Schools Catering Dried Goods" contract by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has been completed. This tender involves the delivery of dried and ambient products to 64 sites within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, such as school kitchens, country parks, and council-run care homes. The contract term is from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026, with an option to extend by two more years. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The total value of the contract is GBP 4,521,917, and the contract has been awarded to A.F.Blakemore and Son Limited on 13 January 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food supply and logistics sectors. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities to provide flexible delivery schedules, ideally seven days a week, will find the requirements well suited to their operations. The contract's scope, covering multiple sites within Yorkshire and the Humber, offers substantial revenue potential and the chance to establish long-term relationships with local council-run facilities.

## Notice

A provider who can provide flexible deliveries, ideally 7 days a week of dried and ambient products to all Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Councils contracted 64 sites which includes School Kitchens, Country Parks and Council run care homes. The contract term is for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend by a further 2 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857566c3-2c21-4f60-b575-b5cf5fa00174 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,521,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,521,917 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 21:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857566c3-2c21-4f60-b575-b5cf5fa00174

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857566c3-2c21-4f60-b575-b5cf5fa00174
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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