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title: "RMCS 045 - Supply & Delivery of Groceries & Provisions"
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# RMCS 045 - Supply & Delivery of Groceries & Provisions

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b85ba076-f955-484c-aa94-55301a62079d

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## Summary

Shropshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "RMCS 045 - Supply & Delivery of Groceries & Provisions" contract, inviting bids for the supply and delivery of grocery provisions to various schools and establishments located in specific regions. The contract, which falls under the industry category of 'Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products,' consists of two lots covering Shropshire and North Wales (Lot 1), and Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire (Lot 2). The tender stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 16th December 2024, while the contract is slated to run from 18th February 2025 to 17th February 2026. This open procedure procurement process presents a notable opportunity for businesses to secure a deal valued at £12,500,000 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and delivery of food and beverage products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses that can efficiently manage large-scale deliveries across the specified regions and ensure a steady supply chain for events and daily consumption in schools would be well-suited to compete. The nature of this contract, which allows bidding on one or both lots, affords flexibility and potentially lucrative government contracts, promoting business expansion and outreach into targeted geographic locations.

## Notice

This contract is for the Supply & Delivery of Grocery Provisions to schools and establishments within the listed regions for consumption at mealtimes and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events. The contract will consist of two lots. Contractors can bid for one Lot, or both Lots. Please refer to Appendix A for a list of all current establishment name and address details for each lot. *Lot 1: Shropshire and North Wales *Lot 2: Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b47f91-3553-437b-86fb-e415dfd0480d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b47f91-3553-437b-86fb-e415dfd0480d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b47f91-3553-437b-86fb-e415dfd0480d
  13th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Food,-beverages,-tobacco-and-related-products./VEQ93524D8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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