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title: "Supply & Distribution of Fruit & Veg to University of Birmingham"
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# Supply & Distribution of Fruit & Veg to University of Birmingham

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0d5ea2f-35d2-4590-aa23-6f84d9ad22b7

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the University of Birmingham, via Pelican Procurement Services, involved the tender for the 'Supply & Distribution of Fruit & Veg'. This contract falls within the goods category, more specifically under the classification of fruit and vegetables, with a notable value of £245,334. The tender was managed through an open procurement method, concluding on 23rd July 2020. The awarded contract commenced on 1st September 2020 and will run until 31st August 2022, with its award officially announced on 18th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh produce. Companies that can efficiently manage the supply and distribution of fruit and vegetables would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are encouraged to engage as they may meet the supplier qualifications needed by large organisations like the University of Birmingham, potentially helping to grow their market presence in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Supply & Distribution of Fruit & Vegetables to University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8585ef8a-c8a1-4d5a-9f17-038052c5319d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,715 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | ELSTEAD, GODALMING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU8 6LB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Elstead & Peper Harow |
| Westminster constituency | Godalming and Ash |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEAUMONT FRESH FOOD SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8585ef8a-c8a1-4d5a-9f17-038052c5319d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8585ef8a-c8a1-4d5a-9f17-038052c5319d
  1st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160522
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pelicanprocurementservices.co.uk

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