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title: "Tender for the supply and distribution of Wholesale, Fresh Meat and Fruit & Vegetables to STEP Academy Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db1a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES BY AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL LTD"
published: "2025-02-03"
---

# Tender for the supply and distribution of Wholesale, Fresh Meat and Fruit & Vegetables to STEP Academy Trust

Buyer: PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES BY AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db1a

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## Summary

Pelican Procurement Services by Avendra International Ltd is undertaking a procurement process for the "Tender for the supply and distribution of Wholesale, Fresh Meat and Fruit & Vegetables to STEP Academy Trust." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and targets regions UKJ and UKI in the United Kingdom. The current stage of this procurement is the "Tender" stage, with a tender period ending on 5th March 2025 at 10:00 AM. The open procedure procurement method is being utilised for this process, which calls for electronic submissions through the myTenders website. Key dates include the bid opening on the same date as the tender period end date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of fresh produce, frozen goods, and wholesale meat. Companies that can demonstrate quality in delivery and service, a diverse product range, and competitive pricing are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The tender is split into three lots: "Fruit & Vegetables," "Ambient, Chilled & Frozen," and "Fresh Meat," each with a substantial emphasis on price and service quality. Businesses with robust logistics and the ability to ensure consistent supply while meeting the specified quality criteria will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expansion within the food supply chain to educational institutions.

## Notice

Tender for the supply and distribution of Wholesale, Fresh Meat and Fruit & Vegetables to STEP Academy Trust

### Lot Information

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 + 12 months

Ambient, Chilled & Frozen

Ambient, Chilled & Frozen

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 + 12 months

Fresh Meat

Fresh Meat

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003501-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £691,000 |
| 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 | PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES BY AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL LTD |
| Locality | FARNBOROUGH |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU14 6XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Rushmoor |
| Electoral ward | St Mark's |
| Westminster constituency | Aldershot |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003501-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.pelicanprocurementservices.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233708
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA5885
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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