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title: "Supply and Distribution of Various Foods"
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# Supply and Distribution of Various Foods

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030bd4

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is conducting a tender for the "Supply and Distribution of Various Foods," classified under the goods category related to food and beverages. This procurement process is in the planning stage, with a contract value estimated at £4.2 million to cover the supply and distribution to approximately 110 sites across Cumbria, predominantly for care establishments and schools. The tender includes five lots: Fresh Meat, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Frozen Foods, Groceries and Provisions, and Fresh Milk, each evaluated independently with a bidding deadline set for 21st February 2022.

This opportunity presents a substantial growth potential for businesses involved in the food supply chain, particularly those specialised in providing fresh and frozen foods, groceries, and beverages suitable for educational and care settings. Companies capable of meeting quality standards, as the evaluation criteria prioritises quality at 40% and price at 60%, will find this tender appealing. Eligible suppliers from across the food industry, including large-scale distributors and SMEs with experience in similar contracts, are encouraged to participate and can submit bids for one or multiple lots to maximise their chance of success.

## Notice

The Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of various Foods suitable for use in mainly Care Establishments and Schools. Distribution will be required to approximately 110 sites situated throughout the whole of Cumbria. This contract will be tendered in 5 lots. Companies will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. The lots will be evaluated individually and each lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute countywide. The contract will be for a period of 4 years.

### Lot Information

Fresh Meat, Fresh Sausages and Fresh Poultry

Cumbria County Council has a requirement for the Supply and Distribution of Fresh Meat, Fresh Sausages and Fresh Poultry suitable for use mainly in Care and Educational Establishments. The lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute countywide. Additional information: This Framework Agreement for the Supply of Various Foods is for use by the following Contracting Authorities that exist on 17.01.2022 and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the following Contracting Authorities: (1) Cumbria County Council (2) Allerdale Borough Council (3) Barrow Borough Council (4) Carlisle City Council (5) Copeland Borough Council (6) Eden District Council (7) South Lakeland District Council All schools within the boundaries of Cumbria as listed on Cumbria County Council's website: https://cumbria.gov.uk/schooldata/ Charities and Voluntary Sector

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Cumbria County Council has a requirement for the Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables suitable for use mainly in Care and Educational Establishments. The lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute countywide. Additional information: This Framework Agreement for the Supply of Various Foods is for use by the following Contracting Authorities that exist on 17.01.2022 and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the following Contracting Authorities: (1) Cumbria County Council (2) Allerdale Borough Council (3) Barrow Borough Council (4) Carlisle City Council (5) Copeland Borough Council (6) Eden District Council (7) South Lakeland District Council All schools within the boundaries of Cumbria as listed on Cumbria County Council's website: https://cumbria.gov.uk/schooldata/ Charities and Voluntary Sector

Frozen Foods

Cumbria County Council has a requirement for the Supply and Distribution of a range of Frozen Foods suitable for use mainly in Care and Educational Establishments. The lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute countywide. Additional information: This Framework Agreement for the Supply of Various Foods is for use by the following Contracting Authorities that exist on 17.01.2022 and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the following Contracting Authorities: (1) Cumbria County Council (2) Allerdale Borough Council (3) Barrow Borough Council (4) Carlisle City Council (5) Copeland Borough Council (6) Eden District Council (7) South Lakeland District Council All schools within the boundaries of Cumbria as listed on Cumbria County Council's website: https://cumbria.gov.uk/schooldata/ Charities and Voluntary Sector

Groceries and Provisions including Soft Drinks, Fresh Bread and Fresh Sandwich Fillings

Cumbria County Council has a requirement for the Supply and Distribution of a range of Groceries and Provisions including Soft Drinks, Fresh Bread & Morning Goods and Fresh Sandwich Fillings suitable for use mainly in Care and Educational Establishments. The lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute countywide. Additional information: This Framework Agreement for the Supply of Various Foods is for use by the following Contracting Authorities that exist on 17.01.2022 and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the following Contracting Authorities: (1) Cumbria County Council (2) Allerdale Borough Council (3) Barrow Borough Council (4) Carlisle City Council (5) Copeland Borough Council (6) Eden District Council (7) South Lakeland District Council All schools within the boundaries of Cumbria as listed on Cumbria County Council's website: https://cumbria.gov.uk/schooldata/ Charities and Voluntary Sector

Fresh Milk

Cumbria County Council has a requirement for the Supply and Distribution of Fresh Pasteurised Liquid Milk for both drinking and/or catering use. The range covers whole, semi-skimmed and skimmed milk. The lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute countywide. Additional information: This Framework Agreement for the Supply of Various Foods is for use by the following Contracting Authorities that exist on 17.01.2022 and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the following Contracting Authorities: (1) Cumbria County Council (2) Allerdale Borough Council (3) Barrow Borough Council (4) Carlisle City Council (5) Copeland Borough Council (6) Eden District Council (7) South Lakeland District Council All schools within the boundaries of Cumbria as listed on Cumbria County Council's website: https://cumbria.gov.uk/schooldata/ Charities and Voluntary Sector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018387-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | £4,175,720 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,753,968 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ALLERDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL; BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL; CARLISLE CITY COUNCIL; COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL; EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL; SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PFD (CARLISLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15230000 - Dried or salted fish; fish in brine; smoked fish
- 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15430000 - Edible fats
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018387-2022
- 17 Jan 2022 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001339-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.allerdale.gov.uk
- http://www.carlisle.gov.uk
- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://cumbria.gov.uk/schooldata/
- https://www.barrowbc.gov.uk
- https://www.copeland.gov.uk
- https://www.eden.gov.uk
- https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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