--- title: "Darlington College - ITT - The Provision of Snacks and Soft Drinks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051026" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051026" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051026.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051026.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DARLINGTON COLLEGE" published: "2025-05-09" --- # Darlington College - ITT - The Provision of Snacks and Soft Drinks Buyer: DARLINGTON COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051026 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051026) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051026.json) ## Summary Darlington College, located at Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, is seeking suppliers with an open procedure for the provision of snacks and soft drinks. This procurement falls under the industry categories of confectionery, snacks, and soft drinks, with the procurement stage currently in the tender phase. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 3rd June 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 23rd May 2025. The contract is expected to start on 28th July 2025 and could run until 27th July 2028, with possible extensions. The procurement is valued at £352,000 GBP and invites electronic submissions in English. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage sector, particularly those specialising in confectionery, snacks, and soft drinks. Companies experienced in providing products to educational institutions like Darlington College would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure provides a wide-reaching chance for both SMEs and VCSEs to engage, with criteria focused on cost, service quality, delivery, and social value. Participating in this tender could lead to invaluable connections within the educational sector, ultimately aiding in business growth and expansion within the UK market. ## Notice Darlington College are seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of snacks and soft drinks products. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used. Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020211-2025 | | 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 | 9 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £352,000 | | Lots value | £352,000 | | 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 | DARLINGTON COLLEGE | | Locality | DARLINGTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL1 1DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington | | Local authority | Darlington | | Electoral ward | Stephenson | | Westminster constituency | Darlington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15842300 - Confectionery - 15894400 - Snacks - 15982000 - Soft drinks ## Release History - 9 May 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020211-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020211-2025 9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1298 4.Appendix A Contract Specification.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1300 6.TR1 Form of Tender.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1296 2.Stage 1 PSQ Response Form.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1295 11.TR6 Confidential Information Declaration.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1294 10.TR5 Non-Collusion & Canvassing Declaration..docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1303 9.TR4 Conflict of Interest Declaration..docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1297 3.Invitation to Tender.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1299 5.Appendix B Contract Terms & Conditions..docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1301 7.TR2 Schedule of Prices.xlsx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1302 8.TR3 Technical Quality Questions..docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1293 1.Procurement Specific Questionnaire.docx ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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