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title: "Provision of Dried Foods & Tinned Goods"
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# Provision of Dried Foods & Tinned Goods

Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deed66a6-170b-4b58-9d54-1b0d3c49003b

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## Summary

The Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking to partner with a supplier for the Provision of Dried Foods & Tinned Goods across its catering outlets located on the Penryn and Falmouth campuses. This procurement process is currently complete, and it utilised an open procurement method, facilitating a transparent bidding process for interested parties. The tender was created under the miscellaneous food products and dried goods category, with a total contract value of £600,000. Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 17th May 2021, and contract mobilisation is envisaged to commence on 1st August 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the food supply sector, particularly those that specialise in dried and canned goods. Suppliers who adhere to sustainable practices and can demonstrate a commitment to local sourcing are well-positioned to succeed in this procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in working collaboratively with large organisations to supply high-quality products for educational settings and events will find this contract particularly relevant for business growth.

## Notice

The Specification in Brief Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking a partner for the supply of dried foods and tinned goods to all of its catering outlets on both the Penryn and Falmouth campuses. The successful bidder will work with the Falmouth Exeter Plus team over the contract duration and develop a collaborative partnership offering support, services, innovation, sustainability and value for money. The specification below is set out for the specific services of the supply of Dried Food and Tinned Goods for Catering outlets managed by Falmouth Exeter Plus, in accordance with the quality expectations and delivery times as set out below. The purpose of this specification is to ensure that our suppliers and products align with our department purpose to provide a wide choice of food and drink at convenient locations across the campus at an affordable price. We want to develop local supply chains to minimize food miles and to ensure that fresh and seasonal produce is used wherever possible and to provide value for money hospitality menus to support a range of events and meetings to all internal departments that add value to the occasion. Please apply at .... https://In-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter Additional information: Activity / Date Contracts Finder Notice published 26th March 2021 Dispatch of ITT 26th March 2021 Deadline for ITT clarifications (All queries must be submitted by this date to ensure that responses are provided, as far as possible, no later than 3 days before the tender submission deadline) Monday 10th May 2021 at 12.00pm Midday Target date for responses to clarifications Friday 14th May 2021 Return of ITT Monday 17th May 2021 at 12.00pm Evaluation of ITT and Shortlisting W/E 28th May 2021 Shortlisted Bidders Presentation W/C 31st May 2021 Notify Bidders of contract award decision W/C Monday 07th June 2021 Contract award (envisaged) W/C 21st June 2021 Contract mobilisation (envisaged) 01st August 2021 Contract Finders Award Notice 21st June 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859457d8-de2e-4f8c-aee0-b2bbe1ea5ac3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS |
| Locality | PENRYN |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR10 9FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIDFOOD FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859457d8-de2e-4f8c-aee0-b2bbe1ea5ac3
- 22 Apr 2021 at 06:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8985877-e1c4-4e63-b249-91c72db24c4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859457d8-de2e-4f8c-aee0-b2bbe1ea5ac3
  21st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8985877-e1c4-4e63-b249-91c72db24c4c
  22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/aspx/Home
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf1565ae-5166-4af2-9887-fe4123b5f6c8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4ee0d33d-09b1-4f0a-8227-f6cfb074b3e0

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fxplus.ac.uk
- https://In-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter

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