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title: "Purchase of groceries"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of groceries

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76344ac6-9fdf-4be9-99b7-ce874a2a6cb7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, seeking suppliers for the purchase of groceries under the goods category, specifically within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. The tender procurement stage has been completed, with the contract period running from 5th July 2018 to 31st July 2019. The tender's end date was 4th July 2018, and it was awarded on the same date to the supplier Bidfood. The procurement was initiated as a standard tender process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in grocery provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can demonstrate the ability to supply a large volume of goods efficiently. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business's profile and assist in building relationships with academic institutions, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Food orders - Central

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810d9e07-3d6d-4328-9405-5bc42d3959c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810d9e07-3d6d-4328-9405-5bc42d3959c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810d9e07-3d6d-4328-9405-5bc42d3959c8
  9th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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