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title: "489 - Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food"
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# 489 - Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53c749d7-33cd-44e7-b308-05d3e5b9c2c9

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has recently concluded a public procurement process for the supply of grocery, frozen, and chilled products. This tender, titled "489 - Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food," was classified under the Prepared and Preserved Fish category and included various additional classifications such as rusks, biscuits, and sugar products. The tender was awarded following an open procurement method, with a contract value of £256,000. The contract period is set to run from 1st October 2020 to 31st August 2022, following an official award date of 29th September 2020.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector, especially those specialising in grocery and frozen products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging the open procurement method to showcase their offerings. The focus on diverse food categories means that suppliers of various food products, including prepared fish, sweets, and pastries, could find relevant opportunities to expand their business through partnerships with educational institutions like Aston University.

## Notice

The Supply of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47e15ae-9493-4cc4-b0aa-c03aad130cea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £336,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £256,000 |
| 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 | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes
- 15830000 - Sugar and related products
- 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery
- 15850000 - Pasta products
- 15870000 - Condiments and seasonings
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2020 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47e15ae-9493-4cc4-b0aa-c03aad130cea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47e15ae-9493-4cc4-b0aa-c03aad130cea
  2nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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