--- title: "Tender for the Supply and Distribution of Fresh Meat" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3bf05f1-f7b3-4454-a36b-f022117d3be6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3bf05f1-f7b3-4454-a36b-f022117d3be6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3bf05f1-f7b3-4454-a36b-f022117d3be6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3bf05f1-f7b3-4454-a36b-f022117d3be6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-28" --- # Tender for the Supply and Distribution of Fresh Meat Buyer: LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3bf05f1-f7b3-4454-a36b-f022117d3be6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3bf05f1-f7b3-4454-a36b-f022117d3be6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3bf05f1-f7b3-4454-a36b-f022117d3be6.json) ## Summary Luton Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Tender for the Supply and Distribution of Fresh Meat." This procurement falls under the services category and involves sourcing and distributing fresh meat provisions for 65 schools located in and around Luton, East of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 28 July 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £1,110,000, commenced on 25 October 2017 and is set to end on 25 October 2020. The procurement process specifically encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply and distribution of fresh meat, particularly those that can offer tailored services to meet the diverse needs of various school establishments. Suppliers that can provide both Non Halal and Halal (non-stunned) meat options may find a competitive advantage. With a focus on flexibility and adaptability in service delivery, businesses that excel in handling specialised catering requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Luton Borough Council is conducting an Open OJEU to establish a supplier to source and distribute a range of fresh meat provisions for Schools in and around the Borough of Luton. The appointed Supplier will source, cut to specification and distribute the supply of fresh meat to 65 establishments in and around the Borough of Luton. Luton Borough Council is seeking the most economically advantageous solution. Suppliers are invited to tender for: Lot 1 Non Halal Meat, Lot 2 Halal Meat (non-stunned) or both lots. Each establishment may have differing needs in service delivery, and therefore the supplier (s) will need to offer a degree of flexibility and tailoring to the service. Specific details will need to be discussed and agreed prior to commencement of the contract based on the particular needs of the establishment making use of the contract. Additional information: The link brings you to the Purchasing page, click on the 'Procurement e-tendering -portal' When registered as a supplier there is an area along the top called Helpcentre should you require assistance. The system is called Due North and the parent company that run the helpdesk are called Proactis. Please direct all questions on the portal to Proactis by phoning the helpdesk on 01670 597 136 for supplier help or logging a ticket. https://www.luton.gov.uk/Business/Doing%20business%20with%20the%20council/Pages/default.aspx Register via the link above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b06e75-a8d5-4289-97eb-c7fcbb607b18 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 24 Oct 2017 - 25 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,110,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,110,000 | | 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 | LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WILLIAM WHITE MEATS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15110000 - Meat ## Release History - 28 Sep 2017 at 09:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b06e75-a8d5-4289-97eb-c7fcbb607b18 - 7 Jun 2017 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b06e75-a8d5-4289-97eb-c7fcbb607b18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b06e75-a8d5-4289-97eb-c7fcbb607b18 7th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://www.luton.gov.uk/Business/Doing%20business%20with%20the%20council/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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