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title: "Food Supplier Network"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2018-08-26"
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# Food Supplier Network

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff73adf7-511f-4e4f-bb0b-8e852bc55c15

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is soliciting tenders for the "Food Supplier Network" to partner in supplying food items to its catering services across its Exeter campuses, with a contract duration of three years plus the option for an additional two years. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th October 2018. The estimated annual contract value ranges between £1.75 million and £2.5 million, translating to a total potential value of £8.75 million to £12.5 million over its five-year term. This initiative falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, with an open procurement method applied.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the food supply and distribution sectors, including those specialising in chilled and frozen products, groceries, and non-food consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to submit bids, as the buyer is actively looking to engage a diverse range of suppliers to fulfil its catering objectives.

## Notice

The University is looking for a partner to supply all food stuffs to the University's internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its' two Exeter campuses. Term: 3 + 2 years The contract will cover the following key categories: * Chilled Dairy, Eggs & Processed Provisions * Grocery Ambient Dry Provisions * Chilled & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Game, Fish & Shellfish Provisions * Fresh, Ambient & Frozen Bakery Provisions * Fresh & Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Produce * Non-food Consumables and Chemicals * Non-food Counterwares and Equipment Contract value, based on previous year's spend is estimated between PS1.75 and PS2.5 million per annum. This equates to a total contract value of between PS8.75 million and PS12.5 million over the maximum term of five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe0c27ec-cd22-4afa-905c-8f1501618106 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 30 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39221110 - Crockery
- 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products
- 39830000 - Cleaning products

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2018 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe0c27ec-cd22-4afa-905c-8f1501618106

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe0c27ec-cd22-4afa-905c-8f1501618106
  26th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25325&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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