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title: "Food Supply Tender"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Food Supply Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7399c768-6199-4eea-8a4a-dd43e12b280b

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process for a Food Supply contract, seeking a supplier for various food items to support its internal catering functions across its two Exeter campuses. The procurement, initiated on 1st February 2019 and running until 31st January 2024, includes an estimated contract value between £5 million and £12.5 million over a period of three to five years. The open procedure was conducted under the main category of goods, specifically targeting various food provisions such as dairy, meat, bakery, and more, with the tender period concluding on 2nd January 2019.

This Food Supply contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the food and beverage industry, particularly those that can provide a diverse range of food products and non-food consumables. Businesses that specialise in chilled and frozen foods, grocery provisions, and catering supplies would be well positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to the University’s catering needs while potentially benefiting from a sustainable long-term partnership.

## Notice

The University is looking for a partner to supply all food stuffs to the University's internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its' two Exeter campuses. Term: 3 + 2 years The contract will cover the following categories: * Chilled Dairy, Eggs & Processed Provisions * Grocery Ambient Dry Provisions * Chilled & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Game, Fish & Shellfish Provisions * Fresh, Ambient & Frozen Bakery Provisions * Fresh & Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Produce * Non-food Consumables and Chemicals * Non-food Counterwares and Equipment Contract value, based on previous year's spend is estimated between PS1.75 and PS2.5 million per annum. This equates to a total contract value of between PS5 million and PS12.5 million over the maximum term of five years. The University intends to roll out a 'soft launch' of the agreement, turning over one (or more) delivery locations at a time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890bfd80-6982-4b67-838c-2b5cfdbb5160 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39221110 - Crockery
- 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products
- 39830000 - Cleaning products

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890bfd80-6982-4b67-838c-2b5cfdbb5160

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890bfd80-6982-4b67-838c-2b5cfdbb5160
  4th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26435&B=EXETER
  See tender docs
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  See tender docs

## Notice URLs

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

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