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Food Supply

University of Exeter · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The University is looking for a partner to supply all food supplies to the University’s internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its’ two Exeter campuses. The contract will cover the following categories: · Chilled Dairy, Eggs & Processed Provisions · Grocery Ambient Dry Provisions · Chilled & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Game, Fish & Shellfish Provisions · Fresh, Ambient & Frozen Bakery Provisions · Fresh & Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Produce · Non-food Consumables and Chemicals Contract length - 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month

Classification

  • CPV15000000 — Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
  • CPV15250000 — Seafood
  • CPV15890000 — Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
  • CPV15893100 — Food mixes
  • CPV15894000 — Processed food products
  • CPV15895000 — Fast-food products
  • CPV44618420 — Food cans
  • CPV55300000 — Restaurant and food-serving services

Lots

  • The University is looking for a partner to supply all food supplies to the University’s internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its’ two Exeter campuses. The contract will cover the following categories: · Chilled Dairy, Eggs & Processed Provisions · Grocery Ambient Dry Provisions · Chilled & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Game, Fish & Shellfish Provisions · Fresh, Ambient & Frozen Bakery Provisions · Fresh & Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Produce · Non-food Consumables and Chemicals Contract length - 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month Additional information: Attached as document£9m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UOE_2024_076_EW
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
17 Feb 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
17 Feb 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
17 Feb 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
15000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The University is looking for a partner to supply all food supplies to the University’s internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its’ two Exeter campuses. The contract will cover the following categories: · Chilled Dairy, Eggs & Processed Provisions · Grocery Ambient Dry Provisions · Chilled & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Game, Fish & Shellfish Provisions · Fresh, Ambient & Frozen Bakery Provisions · Fresh & Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Produce · Non-food Consumables and Chemicals Contract length - 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month Additional information: Attached as document

Value

Amount
9,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month

Contract period

Ends
31 Jul 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Electronic Catalogue Policy
required

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
15250000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Seafood
Entry 2
Id
15890000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
Entry 3
Id
15893100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Food mixes
Entry 4
Id
15894000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Processed food products
Entry 5
Id
15895000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fast-food products
Entry 6
Id
44618420
Scheme
CPV
Description
Food cans
Entry 7
Id
55300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Restaurant and food-serving services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1655
Name
University of Exeter

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Exeter
Postal Code
EX4 4QH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Northcote House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Id
RC000653
Legal Name
University of Exeter

Contact

Name
Emily Wadge
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1819
Name
Royal Court of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Court of Justice

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Exeter · UK · EX4 4QH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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