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title: "Fresh Fruit & Vegetables"
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# Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52a5153a-4bcf-4359-bd69-467de5bf6444

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## Summary

Aston University has awarded a contract for the provision of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, valued at 218,764 GBP. The procurement method was selective, with the contract awarded to Dole Foodservice. The contract period is from October 9, 2023, to October 8, 2025, with the tender period closing on July 21, 2023. The procurement process was part of the goods category, with the location being in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and larger suppliers, to engage in providing catering products to Aston University. Businesses in the foodservice industry, specifically those offering fruits, vegetables, and related products, are well-suited to compete. The contract's emphasis on sustainability and varied product offerings aligns well with companies aiming to provide quality services catering to diverse customer bases in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

The diversity of the Aston community demands a variety of product offerings in terms of catering, beverages and hospitality. Events such as general welcome receptions and inaugural lectures will require a standard offering, whereas the Vice Chancellor's events such as the Graduation Luncheon and University Council dinners will require a premium offering. Nourish is looking to find a company that can provide for its wide customer base, enabling it to provide products that differentiate the brand from the high street, and appeal to students from all backgrounds, as well as supporting, menu creation, marketing incentives and sustainability objectives. Ensure Nourish has an equal or improved service which offers both value for money, quality and a wide and varied choice of products which will enable Nourish to deliver on its core values. Encompassing a great focus on sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81059e8d-9a17-4d9a-933d-c2e52c4a4738 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,764 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,764 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOLE FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81059e8d-9a17-4d9a-933d-c2e52c4a4738

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81059e8d-9a17-4d9a-933d-c2e52c4a4738
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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