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title: "The Supply and Distribution of Multi Temperature Food, Provisions and Non-Food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0509ef"
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buyer: "ASHMOLE TRUST"
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# The Supply and Distribution of Multi Temperature Food, Provisions and Non-Food

Buyer: ASHMOLE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0509ef

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## Summary

Ashmole Trust, a public authority functioning at a sub-central government level, is seeking suppliers for a three-year contract to commence on 1st September 2025, with the potential for a two-year extension. This open procurement process, under the title "The Supply and Distribution of Multi Temperature Food, Provisions and Non-Food", requires reliable sourcing for its in-house catering services across three schools. Situated in London, the trust plans to close the tender submissions by 4th June 2025, following an enquiry period that ends on 23rd May 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 2,000,000, with provisions to secure food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, aligning with the commercial category of goods.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in food supply, logistics, and distribution to penetrate the public sector market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure, with an emphasis on both cost and quality for evaluation. With the potential for a contract extension, suppliers can secure long-term business growth through consistent procurement for the Ashmole Trust's catering needs across educational institutions.

## Notice

Ashmole Trust is operating their catering services in-house and is seeking to procure a 3-year contract with potential to extend for a further 2-years for a supplier to supply and distribute multi-temperature food provisions and non-food to all 3 schools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended subject to the supplier successfully meeting the service specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017894-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| 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 | ASHMOLE TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N14 5RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Brunswick Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chipping Barnet |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 10:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017894-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017894-2025
  30th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=597170
  Tender Documentation

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/

## Provenance

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