--- title: "For the provision of Frozen Food Fresh Produce Bottled drinks Packaged confectionary to The Sheffield College" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d45a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d45a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d45a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d45a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE" published: "2025-01-17" --- # For the provision of Frozen Food Fresh Produce Bottled drinks Packaged confectionary to The Sheffield College Buyer: THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d45a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d45a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d45a.json) ## Summary The Sheffield College has initiated a procurement process for the provision of catering supplies including frozen food, fresh produce, bottled drinks, and packaged confectionery. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, will span a duration of three years and will be reviewed upon the end of this period. This open tender is classified under the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" category (CPV: 15000000) and covers the Sheffield region (UKE32). Key criteria for awarding this contract include sustainability, price, order process efficiency, delivery flexibility, references, and food hygiene standards. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 27th February 2025 and the award period commencing on 3rd March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of food and beverages, particularly those that can offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality. Companies with robust supply chain practices, high standards of food hygiene, and flexible delivery capabilities are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate sustainability practices and provide strong references will have an advantage. The Sheffield College aims to partner with suppliers who can support their catering needs effectively, ensuring the economical and quality-based provision of goods. This contract encourages consistent performance reviews, electronic ordering, and payment methods, fostering a progressive business relationship. ## Notice The Sheffield College (The College) wishes to tender for Catering Provision to include but not limited to Frozen, Fresh, Bottled and Cans Products and Confectionary with a contract duration of 3 years. TSC will accept the offer which is the most economically advantageous and will consider both cost and quality elements before deciding.The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded based on the following criteria:* Sustainability 10%* Price 70%* Order Process 5%* Delivery dates/times including short notice requests 5%* References 5%* Food hygiene/risk assessments 5% ### Lot Information Frozen Food Frozen Food Renewal: To be reviewed after 3 years Fresh Produce Fresh Produce Renewal: To be reviewed after 3 years Bottled drinks Bottled drinks Renewal: Reviewed after 3 years Packaged confectionary Packaged confectionary Renewal: Reviewed after 3 yars ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001751-2025 | | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 3 Years from date of signing | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001751-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldcollege/aspx/Home - https://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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