--- title: "Supply and Dist of Wholesale (Amb,Chilled,Fro), Snacks Conf & Soft Drinks Fresh Produce (F&V, Dairy) to Gloucestershire College" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0598df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598df.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE (PELICAN)" published: "2026-02-17" --- # Supply and Dist of Wholesale (Amb,Chilled,Fro), Snacks Conf & Soft Drinks Fresh Produce (F&V, Dairy) to Gloucestershire College Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE (PELICAN) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0598df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598df.json) ## Summary The procurement process conducted by Gloucestershire College focuses on the supply and distribution of various wholesale items, snacks, confectionery, soft drinks, and fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, and dairy products. This procurement falls under the goods category with a legal basis defined by the UKPGA, and was managed through an open procedure suitable for competitive markets. The process was completed with the awards being active, with the contract period beginning on 12th January 2026 and running till 12th January 2028, with potential extension options available. The college is located in Cheltenham, and this contract was crucial for the institution's operational needs in the UKK13 region. Businesses specialising in food supply chains, especially those dealing with ambient, chilled, and frozen food products, stand to benefit significantly from participating in such tenders. The open procedure allows large suppliers, SMEs, and those with specialised product offerings to compete, fostering growth and expansion opportunities. Companies like Bidfood, Snackline Direct Ltd, and Arthur David, who have secured positions as suppliers, exemplify the commercial potential to engage with public undertakings like Gloucestershire College. Small and medium-sized enterprises focusing on innovation and quality aligned with the tender’s award criteria, such as price, delivery service, and social value, are particularly suited to thrive in this competitive procurement landscape. ## Notice Supply and Distribution of Wholesale (Ambient, Chilled, Frozen), Snacks, Confectionary & Soft Drinks and Fresh Produce (Fruit & Vegetables and Dairy) to Gloucestershire College ### Lot Information Ambient, Chilled, Frozen Ambient, Chilled, Frozen 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 Fresh Produce (Fruit & Vegetables and Dairy) Fresh Produce (Fruit & Vegetables and 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014134-2026 | | 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 | 13 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £780,184 | | Lots value | £780,184 | | Awards value | £780,184 | | Contracts value | £780,184 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE (PELICAN) | | Additional buyers | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE | | Locality | AS ABOVE | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL51 7SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Cheltenham | | Electoral ward | Hesters Way | | Westminster constituency | Cheltenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ARTHUR DAVID; BIDFOOD; SNACKLINE DIRECT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 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 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014134-2026 - 9 Dec 2025 at 11:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080989-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055946-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014134-2026 17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080989-2025 9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055946-2025 11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=611377 GLOUC01 tender documents. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gloscol.ac.uk - 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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