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title: "Food Boxes - Shielded Vulnerable COV19"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-904d239d-6c0e-4e28-b2ac-eb5a2a9d0e77"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2020-06-30"
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# Food Boxes - Shielded Vulnerable COV19

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-904d239d-6c0e-4e28-b2ac-eb5a2a9d0e77

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Food Boxes - Shielded Vulnerable COV19" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract, focused on the supply assembly and delivery of food boxes to individuals recognised as shielded vulnerable during the COVID-19 emergency, falls under the services industry category and employs a direct procurement method through a single tender action, given its below-threshold status. The tender period concluded on 27 March 2020, and the contract was awarded on the same date, with a contract duration extending until 3 July 2020. Delivery is required across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the South East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers, particularly in the food distribution sector, as it addresses a critical social need arising from the pandemic. Companies equipped to handle logistics and food supply services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract value of £208 million indicates a substantial investment, which may attract businesses that can efficiently manage supply chains and delivery logistics on a national scale.

## Notice

Supply Assembly and Delivery of Food Boxes to persons designated Shielded Vulnerable under the COVID 19 Emergency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d13eea-f7db-4cff-8f15-6c0c1aed1d7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 6 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BFS T/A BIDFOOD; BRAKES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2020 at 15:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d13eea-f7db-4cff-8f15-6c0c1aed1d7f
- 6 May 2020 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d13eea-f7db-4cff-8f15-6c0c1aed1d7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d13eea-f7db-4cff-8f15-6c0c1aed1d7f
  30th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fdec3cb-13a7-433c-814d-5bc8c19abb49
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/613194c7-188a-4783-9fc9-d497c162366c
  n/a

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