--- title: "Food procurment -soft market testing for an agent led DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4074610c-1697-4901-b490-66c81a0b034e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4074610c-1697-4901-b490-66c81a0b034e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4074610c-1697-4901-b490-66c81a0b034e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4074610c-1697-4901-b490-66c81a0b034e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-26" --- # Food procurment -soft market testing for an agent led DPS Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4074610c-1697-4901-b490-66c81a0b034e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4074610c-1697-4901-b490-66c81a0b034e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4074610c-1697-4901-b490-66c81a0b034e.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise for a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) related to food procurement, aimed at engaging suppliers experienced in managing such systems. The tender, titled "Food procurement - soft market testing for an agent led DPS," falls under the food, beverages, tobacco and related products industry category and is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The planning phase is currently ongoing, with an important engagement end date deadline of 26 July 2018. The notice was published on 26 April 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply and catering sectors, particularly those that specialise in sustainable products. Companies well-suited to compete include suppliers of catering disposables, fresh produce, and frozen goods, as well as those offering dairy and general grocery items. With Bristol City Council's aspirations towards achieving Gold Sustainable Food City status, there is a particular focus on sustainable and compliant products, which could appeal to businesses looking to expand their market reach in environmentally conscious sectors. ## Notice Bristol City Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to potentially tender for an agent, experienced in managing Dynamic Purchasing Systems for the supply of food, beverages, and catering disposables, who can meet the requirements of a range of commercial and local authority settings within a diverse city that is aspiring towards Gold Sustainable Food City status http://sustainablefoodcities.org/about. The product types required for supply and delivery are as follows: a. Catering Disposables - wide range e.g. foil, cutlery, cling film, cups, bags, etc. with product ranges that are sustainable, compostable, and recyclable. b. Catering Milk & Bread - a range of catering milk and bread products including fresh bread, speciality bread, bakery items and a variety of milks - semi skimmed, skimmed, and organic. This would need to meet the required food standards. c. Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - complete range of fresh fruit and vegetables to EEC Class 1 standard and including EEC Class 2 produce such as carrots and parsnips. Organic produce and fair trade will be required. d. Fresh Meat & Poultry -complete range of fresh meat, poultry, offal and other products such as beef burgers and sausages that will meet the required food standards. e. Frozen Goods - a range of frozen products, including meats, fish, vegetables, pastries, and ice cream that meet the required food standards. f. General Groceries - To supply and deliver a range of grocery commodities including dairy products, chilled cooked meats, tinned, dried, and drinks that are food standards compliant. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b36410-cf08-4799-86b5-8e324b88ac25 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jul 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 26 Apr 2018 at 07:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b36410-cf08-4799-86b5-8e324b88ac25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b36410-cf08-4799-86b5-8e324b88ac25 26th April 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://sustainablefoodcities.org/about - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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