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title: "Supply and Distribution of Food Stuffs"
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# Supply and Distribution of Food Stuffs

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f665d4e-82ee-495c-9ac0-c521a9182b4c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking suppliers for the "Supply and Distribution of Food Stuffs" primarily for Care Establishments and Schools across approximately 250 sites in Cumbria, within the North West region of England. The tender has concluded, with an award date of June 14, 2018, and the contract period spanning from August 1, 2018, to July 31, 2021. The total value of the contract is £5,100,000, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, especially those capable of meeting the needs of large-scale distribution to schools and care facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this opportunity, given the framework’s focus on suppliers that can provide a variety of food products, including fresh meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and frozen goods. Businesses with experience in delivering to public sector clients may find this contract aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

The Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of Food Stuffs suitable for use in mainly Care Establishments and Schools. Distribution will be required to approximately 250 sites situated throughout the whole of Cumbria. The framework will be predominately accessed by Cumbria County Council run Care Establishments, Day Care Centres, Outdoor Centres plus Schools (primary & secondary) and Colleges within Cumbria. Though other users will or can include other Cumbria Public Bodies, Academies, Colleges, Universities, District Councils and other Cumbria County Council Offices within the boundaries of Cumbria. For further information please see the tender documents via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156659bf-1c04-4d3c-9256-0312c12074a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,100,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NORTH LAKES FOODS; PFD (CARLISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2018 at 14:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156659bf-1c04-4d3c-9256-0312c12074a4
- 16 Feb 2018 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156659bf-1c04-4d3c-9256-0312c12074a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156659bf-1c04-4d3c-9256-0312c12074a4
  16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=87f91b2e-0310-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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