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title: "F0265 - The Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions; Frozen Food - AWARD"
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# F0265 - The Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions; Frozen Food - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6d299ed-f26c-4676-a6fa-15509c756e7d

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "F0265 - The Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions; Frozen Food." This award is classified under the CPV category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and is based in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract, which spans three years with an optional one-year extension, was awarded to two suppliers: Blakemore Foodservice and Brakes. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which concluded with the tender period ending on 29th March 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those capable of meeting the needs for groceries and frozen food distribution. Companies that specialise in the supply chain logistics or those providing a diverse range of food products will find this tender particularly applicable. With the framework being accessed by all local authorities and public bodies within the West Midlands, there are ample avenues for growth for suppliers who can effectively engage in this competitive procurement landscape.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council are inviting tenderers for the supply and distribution of groceries and provisions and frozen food. The contract will be for duration of 3 years with an optional one-year extension period, and let as two separate lots; Lot 1 Groceries and Provisions, Lot 2 Frozen Food. Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots. The framework will be made available to all the local authorities and public bodies based within the West Midlands boundaries. This is a framework contract which does not commit the council to a particular level of expenditure. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation document. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed documentation should be returned by noon on 29th March 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d5d23c-27c5-41a1-9af9-b58139a5418f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2018 - 6 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLAKEMORE FOODSERVICE; BRAKES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d5d23c-27c5-41a1-9af9-b58139a5418f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d5d23c-27c5-41a1-9af9-b58139a5418f
  2nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

## Provenance

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