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title: "Purchase of groceries"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41959f65-6ef1-43c8-b5d9-10b62bec9a75"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-08-13"
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# Purchase of groceries

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41959f65-6ef1-43c8-b5d9-10b62bec9a75

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, seeking to purchase groceries specifically for sandwich orders. This tender, classified under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code 15000000), has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 20th July 2018 and concluding on 31st July 2019. The tender period ended on 19th July 2018, and it was published on 13th August 2018. The procurement method used for this process is classified as 'Other - n/a', indicating a tailored approach rather than a standard procurement method.

This opportunity allows local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a prestigious educational institution by providing catering services for sandwiches. Companies involved in food supply, catering, and related goods would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further growth by establishing a long-term relationship with Newcastle University. Those capable of consistent, quality delivery and positive customer interaction will find this tender an excellent avenue for expansion.

## Notice

Sandwich orders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d26e48-7731-4d6c-a8c0-bf1ae34088a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIFFIN SANDWICHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d26e48-7731-4d6c-a8c0-bf1ae34088a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d26e48-7731-4d6c-a8c0-bf1ae34088a1
  13th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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