--- title: "ID 5117883 - DfE - SERC - The Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetables and Fresh Produce for the Northern Ireland Further and Higher Education Colleges" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042622" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042622" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042622.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042622.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE" published: "2024-02-22" --- # ID 5117883 - DfE - SERC - The Supply and Delivery of Fruit, Vegetables and Fresh Produce for the Northern Ireland Further and Higher Education Colleges Buyer: SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042622 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042622) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042622.json) ## Summary The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has awarded contracts for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables to six regional colleges in Northern Ireland. The procurement process, managed by SERC, involved splitting the contract into six lots, with each lot awarded to a single tenderer. The main procurement category is goods, and the total value of the contracts signed amounts to GBP 308,418.39. The award method was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on January 29, 2024, and a bid validity period up to April 28, 2024. This procurement opportunity provides businesses in the food and beverage industry, specifically those dealing with fresh produce, a chance to engage with educational institutions in Northern Ireland. Companies that can meet the quality and cost criteria set in the tender, such as Sysco Foods NI Limited, were successful in winning the contracts. The awards offer these firms the opportunity to fulfil the supply needs of the colleges. The collaboration presents significant growth prospects for suppliers looking to expand their presence in the education sector in the region. ## Notice South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College SERC South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required. Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each. Lot 2 - Southern Regional College SRC South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required. Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each. Lot 3 - South West College SWC South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required. Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each. Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College BMC South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required. Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each. Lot 5 - Northern Regional College NRC South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required. Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each. Lot 6 - North West Regional College NWRC South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The contract will be divided into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Lot 2 - Southern Regional College (SRC); Lot 3 - South West College (SWC); Lot 4 - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 5 - Northern Regional College (NRC); and Lot 6 - North West Regional College (NWRC). Each lot will be awarded to one Tenderer. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, Tenderers may tender for any lot they wish. However, Tenderers must be able to provide and deliver all fresh fruit and vegetables listed within each lot bid for. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule for more details on the services required. Options: The Client will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods of one year each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005756-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 22 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £365,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £284,362 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE | | Additional buyers | FE BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE | | Locality | NEWTOWNARDS | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT23 7EH | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh | | Local authority | Fermanagh and Omagh | | Electoral ward | Strule | | Westminster constituency | West Tyrone | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SYSCO FOODS NI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03221000 - Vegetables - 03221200 - Fruit vegetables - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products ## Release History - 22 Feb 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005756-2024 - 15 Dec 2023 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036991-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://swc.ac.uk/ - https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement - https://www.nrc.ac.uk/ - https://www.nwrc.ac.uk/ - https://www.serc.ac.uk/ - https://www.src.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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