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title: "University of Birmingham_Supply & Distr.n of Fruit & Vegetables"
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# University of Birmingham_Supply & Distr.n of Fruit & Vegetables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-955dd02a-c226-4f26-a4f9-e2b4dec550b7

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham, represented by Pelican Procurement Services, recently completed a public procurement process for the supply and distribution of fruit and vegetables, valued at £182,274. This procurement, initiated through an open procedure, has its contract period spanning from 16 September 2019 to 15 September 2021, with the tendering phase concluding on 16 August 2019. The delivery location is within the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the associated industry category falls under goods, specifically vegetables, fruits, and nuts.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food supply chain, particularly those that specialise in the procurement and distribution of fresh produce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an accessible entry point to engage with a prominent institution like the University of Birmingham, thus enhancing their market presence and fostering growth. Suppliers with the capacity to handle large volumes of fresh produce and meet the quality standards required can particularly benefit from the established relationship with the buyer, contributing to robust business development.

## Notice

Supply & Distribution of Fruit & Vegetables to UoB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ff52df-4302-486b-a3f3-de76904869fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £182,274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,274 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | ELSTEAD, GODALMING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU8 6LB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Elstead & Peper Harow |
| Westminster constituency | Godalming and Ash |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERFRUIT CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ff52df-4302-486b-a3f3-de76904869fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ff52df-4302-486b-a3f3-de76904869fb
  6th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR159431
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pelicanprocurementservices.co.uk

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