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title: "000985 UK New Food Deal, Further Competition, Category 1 Groceries (Drinks and Confectionary)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-02-28"
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# 000985 UK New Food Deal, Further Competition, Category 1 Groceries (Drinks and Confectionary)

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dee0694-fc7b-4a43-8d6e-866e1dafc1c5

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## Summary

The Knowsley Council has recently awarded a contract for groceries (Drinks and Confectionary) for Knowsley schools. The contract has a total value of £411,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on March 1, 2023, and ending on February 28, 2026. The procurement method used was 'Other' and the tender period ended on October 17, 2022. This presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods category, particularly SMEs, to explore supplying food products to the educational sector in the United Kingdom.

Knowsley Council in England has successfully completed the procurement process for groceries and related products, with Totalserve Wholesale Limited being the awarded supplier. This contract offers a lucrative opportunity for SMEs in the food and beverage industry to expand their business through supplying essential items to educational institutions within the region. Interested businesses can leverage this award to establish valuable partnerships and enhance their market presence within the sector effectively.

## Notice

Groceries (Drinks and Confectionary) for Knowsley schools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da925a4-b028-4ce8-9892-60aaa771679d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £411,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | KNOWSLEY |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOTALSERVE WHOLESALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da925a4-b028-4ce8-9892-60aaa771679d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da925a4-b028-4ce8-9892-60aaa771679d
  28th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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