Published date: 4 October 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 21 July 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03220000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£218,764

Procurement reference

751

Published date

4 October 2023

Closing date

21 July 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 October 2023

Contract end date

8 October 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The diversity of the Aston community demands a variety of product offerings in terms of catering, beverages and hospitality. Events such as general welcome receptions and inaugural lectures will require a standard offering, whereas the Vice Chancellor's events such as the Graduation Luncheon and University Council dinners will require a premium offering.

Nourish is looking to find a company that can provide for its wide customer base, enabling it to provide products that differentiate the brand from the high street, and appeal to students from all backgrounds, as well as supporting, menu creation, marketing incentives and sustainability objectives.

Ensure Nourish has an equal or improved service which offers both value for money, quality and a wide and varied choice of products which will enable Nourish to deliver on its core values. Encompassing a great focus on sustainability.

Award information

Awarded date

11 September 2023

Contract start date

25 September 2023

Contract end date

24 September 2025

Total value of contract

£218,764

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Dole Foodservice

Address

Total Produce Enterprise Way,
Pinchbeck,
Spalding,
Lincolnshire,
PE11 3YR

Reference

Companies House number: 05953208

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Harpreet Bensal

Address

Aston Triangle
BIRMINGHAM
B47ET
England

Telephone

01212043784

Email

h.bensal@aston.ac.uk