Published date: 27 April 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 June 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15300000

  • Dairy products - 15500000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£350,000

Procurement reference

1584FXPlus

Published date

27 April 2021

Closing date

16 June 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 August 2021

Contract end date

31 July 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking a partner for the supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Fresh Foods and Dairy to all of its catering outlets on both the Penryn and Falmouth campuses. The successful bidder will work with the Falmouth Exeter Plus team over the contract duration and develop a collaborative partnership offering support, services, innovation, sustainability and value for money.

The specification below is set out for the specific services of the supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Fresh Foods and Dairy for Catering outlets managed by Falmouth Exeter Plus, in accordance with the quality expectations and delivery times as set out below.

The purpose of this specification is to ensure that our suppliers and products align with our department purpose to provide a wide choice of food and drink at convenient locations across the campus at an affordable price. We want to develop local supply chains to minimize food miles and to ensure that fresh and seasonal produce is used wherever possible and to provide value for money.

More information

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Activity / Date
Contracts Finder Notice published 30th April 2021
Dispatch of ITT 30th April 2021
Deadline for ITT clarifications (All queries must be submitted by this date to ensure that responses are provided, as far as possible, no later than 3 days before the tender submission deadline) Monday 7th June 2021 at 12.00pm Midday
Target date for responses to clarifications Friday 11th June 2021 at 5.00pm
Return of ITT Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 12.00pm Midday
Evaluation of ITT and Shortlisting W/E 25th June 2021
Shortlisted Bidders Presentation W/C 05th July 2021
Notify Bidders of contract award decision Friday 09th July 2021
Stand Still Period W/E 23rd July 2021
Contract award (envisaged) W/C 26th July 2021
Contract mobilisation (envisaged) 01st August 2021
Contract Finders Award Notice 26th July 2021

Nb. ALL relevant documentation for this ITT can be found at
https://In-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter

About the buyer

Contact name

Matthew Mealing

Address

Penryn Campus
PENRYN
TR109FE
England

Email

procurement@fxplus.ac.uk