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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Distribution of Dry, Chilled and Frozen Foods - AWARD"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply and Distribution of Dry, Chilled and Frozen Foods - AWARD

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd4f671c-5fa1-41f3-9953-c0b68c2ccb81

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Distribution of Dry, Chilled and Frozen Foods to BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood. The procurement process initiated as a tender, with the tender period closing on 2nd August 2022. The contract value is £90,000,000 and will be valid from 3rd April 2023 to 31st March 2027. The specific industry category is Food, beverages, tobacco and related products. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in Food and Beverage distribution to secure contracts with Hampshire County Council and other Contracting Authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract duration of four years provides a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier. Businesses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom can leverage their proximity to the delivery addresses specified in the tender.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the supply and Distribution of Dry, Chilled and Frozen Goods to Hampshire County Council and Other Contracting Authorities. The Framework will commence on 3rd April 2023 and will be for a period of four years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Tuesday 2nd August 2022. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the Questionnaire for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464a0ff3-fa7e-4517-9471-4305c73cdda5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LIMITED T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2022 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464a0ff3-fa7e-4517-9471-4305c73cdda5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464a0ff3-fa7e-4517-9471-4305c73cdda5
  19th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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