Published date: 22 April 2021

This notice was replaced on 21 July 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 July 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15890000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£600,000

Procurement reference

1583FXPlus

Published date

22 April 2021

Closing date

17 May 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

The Specification in Brief

Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking a partner for the supply of dried foods and tinned goods 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 Dried Food and Tinned Goods 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 hospitality menus to support a range of events and meetings to all internal departments that add value to the occasion.

Please apply at ....
https://In-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter

More information

Links

Additional text

Activity / Date
Contracts Finder Notice published 26th March 2021
Dispatch of ITT 26th March 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 10th May 2021 at 12.00pm Midday
Target date for responses to clarifications Friday 14th May 2021
Return of ITT Monday 17th May 2021 at 12.00pm
Evaluation of ITT and Shortlisting W/E 28th May 2021
Shortlisted Bidders Presentation W/C 31st May 2021
Notify Bidders of contract award decision W/C Monday 07th June 2021
Contract award (envisaged) W/C 21st June 2021
Contract mobilisation (envisaged) 01st August 2021
Contract Finders Award Notice 21st June 2021

About the buyer

Contact name

Matt Mealing

Address

Penryn Campus
PENRYN
TR109FE
England

Email

procurement@fxplus.ac.uk

Website

www.fxplus.ac.uk