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title: "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Related Products to Keele University"
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# Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Related Products to Keele University

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2c49861-cfa7-4c02-9938-4d5c4e1a1d2e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Related Products to Keele University" has been completed. Conducted by the University of Keele, this selective procurement involved a mini competition under the TUCO Framework for the West Midlands, with the postal code ST5 5BG. The process was initiated using a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting the food and beverages industry, focusing on fruit vegetables. The contract, valued at £125,000, covers an initial period starting 8th September 2025 and concluding on 7th September 2027, with two optional 12-month extensions. The awarding of the contract was finalised as of 4th September 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the supply chain of perishable goods, particularly those focusing on fruits and vegetables, to grow by establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions. Given the nature of the contract being part of a framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stood a good chance of competing, evidenced by the participation of suppliers like Freshview Foods Limited, an SME. Businesses that can consistently deliver quality produce in large quantities are well-suited to engage in such contracts, thus facilitating expansion into the public sector procurement market.

## Notice

Mini Competition under the TUCO Framework: Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Related Products. Lot 5 - West Midland (CAT11061-TU). Inital 2-year Agreement plus x2, 12 month extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9773b8-b43d-49fb-93ae-1d3b922571dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRESHVIEW FOODS; MARK MURPHY & PARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9773b8-b43d-49fb-93ae-1d3b922571dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9773b8-b43d-49fb-93ae-1d3b922571dc
  6th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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