--- title: "Ventrus Multi Academy Trust Food Supply Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047ba6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047ba6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047ba6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047ba6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VENTRUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2024-07-23" --- # Ventrus Multi Academy Trust Food Supply Services Buyer: VENTRUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047ba6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047ba6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047ba6.json) ## Summary The Ventrus Multi Academy Trust is seeking contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and foodstuffs for their school catering services. The contract falls under the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' industry category and is classified under CPV code 15000000. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is being managed through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline has been extended to 22nd August 2024 at 12:00 PM (BST) to allow for changes made to the product list within the pricing schedule. Bidders were also invited to an onsite Q&A session at The Barnstaple Hotel in Devon on 10th July 2024. The contract location is primarily Woodwater Lane, Exeter EX2 5AW, UK, and the contract is valued at £2,000,000 GBP spread across multiple lots, each with distinct durations and renewal options. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, especially those specialising in fresh meats, frozen products, dry goods, and dairy products. Given the Trust’s emphasis on locally and responsibly sourced ingredients, suppliers with a focus on sustainability and quality will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger suppliers with robust supply chains capable of providing high-quality and fresh ingredients, would be well-suited for this tender. With the potential for substantial contracts and the possibility of contract renewals, this tender can be a lucrative pathway for growth and stability in the public sector market. ## Notice The proposed contract will be for a provision of food supply to support the delivery of school catering services in accordance with this service specification and the associated tender documents.The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. ### Lot Information Fresh Meats The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions. Frozen, Dry, Ambient & Dairy The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. Renewal: Option of two further one year extensions. Fresh Vegetables & Fruit The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. Renewal: Option of two further one year extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022903-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VENTRUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03221000 - Vegetables - 03221200 - Fruit vegetables - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15119000 - Various meats - 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat - 15221000 - Frozen fish - 15229000 - Frozen fish products - 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans - 15311000 - Frozen potatoes - 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes - 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables - 15331170 - Frozen vegetables - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15550000 - Assorted dairy products - 15893000 - Dry goods - 15896000 - Deep-frozen products ## Release History - 23 Jul 2024 at 15:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022903-2024 - 8 Jul 2024 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020804-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:232157-2024:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://ventrus.org.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=232041 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43212 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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