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title: "DfC - PROVISION AND DELIVERY OF BULK FOODSTUFFS AND EVERYDAY ITEMS TO FOOD BANKS"
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published: "2021-01-26"
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# DfC - PROVISION AND DELIVERY OF BULK FOODSTUFFS AND EVERYDAY ITEMS TO FOOD BANKS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d5c

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## Summary

The Department for Communities is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "DfC - PROVISION AND DELIVERY OF BULK FOODSTUFFS AND EVERYDAY ITEMS TO FOOD BANKS." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous food products and dried goods, and is located in Northern Ireland. The tender process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 26th January 2021. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure due to the urgent demand arising from the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on vulnerable populations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food supply chain, particularly those capable of providing bulk food products and everyday items. Companies that specialise in wholesale food distribution, including those with capabilities for palletised deliveries, would be well-positioned to compete. The circumstances surrounding this contract highlight a critical need for reliable suppliers to support food banks and community organisations during challenging times, thereby creating avenues for growth and collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

The coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic continues to have ongoing significant detrimental effects on many vulnerable and economically deprived people and families across Northern Ireland. In particular, as the impact of the second 'wave' of the virus has taken hold, it has become increasingly evident that many of the most vulnerable in our society require urgent and ongoing assistance to access suitable and nutritious foodstuffs and everyday items. To provide assistance to vulnerable people, The Department for Communities (DfC) aims to work with various Northern Ireland organisations to distribute foodstuffs and everyday items to those most in need. These organisations will include but are not limited to, food banks, social supermarkets, councils and other similar types of entity. The department shall purchase the required bulk, wholesale or palletised quantities of foodstuffs and other everyday items from suitable Contractor(s). These shall then be delivered to locations across Northern Ireland or held at the Contractors warehouse locations to be called for delivery as requested by the department or Food Bank.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic continues to have ongoing significant detrimental effects on many vulnerable and economically deprived people and families across Northern Ireland. In particular, as the impact of the second 'wave' of the virus has taken hold, it has become increasingly evident that many of the most vulnerable in our society require urgent and ongoing assistance to access suitable and nutritious foodstuffs and everyday items. To provide assistance to vulnerable people, The Department for Communities (DfC) aims to work with various Northern Ireland organisations to distribute foodstuffs and everyday items to those most in need. These organisations will include but are not limited to, food banks, social supermarkets, councils and other similar types of entity. The department shall purchase the required bulk, wholesale or palletised quantities of foodstuffs and other everyday items from suitable Contractor(s). These shall then be delivered to locations across Northern Ireland or held at the Contractors warehouse locations to be called for delivery as requested by the department or Food Bank.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001542-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON FOODSERVICE; LYNAS FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15884000 - Baby food
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 15894000 - Processed food products
- 44618420 - Food cans

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001542-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:603135-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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