--- title: "Contract Details for Supply and Dist of F&V, Dairy, and Snacks, Conf, Drinks to University of York" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058631" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058631" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058631.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058631.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK (PELICAN)" published: "2026-02-17" --- # Contract Details for Supply and Dist of F&V, Dairy, and Snacks, Conf, Drinks to University of York Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK (PELICAN) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058631 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058631) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058631.json) ## Summary The University of York has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and distribution of fruit and vegetables, dairy products, and snacks, confectionary, and soft drinks. Three lots were awarded under this contract, with "Country Fresh Foods" and "Creed Foodservice" being the main suppliers. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure compliant with the GPA, covered the goods category. The process was managed by the University of York organisation, located at Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 12th January 2026 and is set to run until 12th January 2028, with the option for a 12-month extension subject to agreement between the stakeholders. The total value of this procurement is £636,370, which was finalised on 17th February 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the food distribution sector. SMEs such as "Country Fresh Foods," which has secured the contract for fruit and vegetables, demonstrate competitiveness in this market. Meanwhile, larger enterprises like "Creed Foodservice" have effectively positioned themselves in the dairy and snacks supply categories. Businesses with capabilities in food production, logistics, and fulfilling large-scale institutional contracts would be well suited to compete in such tenders. The emphasis on open procedures allows a broad range of companies to participate, fostering a competitive environment driven by price, delivery and service quality, product range, and social value contributions. ## Notice This is the Supply and Distribution of Fruit & Veg, Dairy, and Snacks, Confectionary, Soft Drinks to University of York ### Lot Information Fruit & Vegetables Fruit & Vegetables products Options: additional products being added by agreement between the Client and the Supplier with regards to price and specification or products being removed at the discretion of the Client. Renewal: Optional 12 month extension with agreement from client and supplier Dairy Dairy products Options: Additional products being added by agreement between the Client and the Supplier with regards to price and specification or products being removed at the discretion of the Client. Renewal: Optional 12 month extension with agreement from client and supplier Snacks, Confectionary, Soft Drinks Snacks, Confectionary, Soft Drinks products Options: Additional products being added by agreement between the Client and the Supplier with regards to price and specification or products being removed at the discretion of the Client. Renewal: Optional 12 month extension with agreement from client and supplier ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014164-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,033 | | Lots value | £600,033 | | Awards value | £600,033 | | Contracts value | £600,033 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK (PELICAN) | | Locality | AS ABOVE | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | COUNTRY FRESH FOODS; CREED FOODSERVICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes - 15830000 - Sugar and related products - 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery - 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages ## Release History - 17 Feb 2026 at 10:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014164-2026 - 12 Nov 2025 at 10:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073051-2025 - 12 Aug 2025 at 13:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048059-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014164-2026 17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073051-2025 12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048059-2025 12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608504 ITT and appendices 1-7 for UOY001 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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