Tender Summary

PILOT DPS FOR THE SUPPLY OF FRESH FOOD

Buying Organisation

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Contract Value

£3,000,000

Suitable for SMEs

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs

Yes

Tender Description

OJEU Ref: 2016/S 116-206401: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of a range of fresh foods for use by catering services at schools and other locations, including the following Lots:n1 Fruit & Vegetablesn2 Meat & Poultryn3 Milk, Dairy and Eggsn4 Bakery ProductsnSubject to budget, there is some scope for the provision of produce with organic and other high welfare accreditations.nProduce shall be subject to periodic mini-competitions throughout the life of the DPS. Delivery of produce shall be to one delivery point for onward delivery by a third party.nFurther details of how the Dynamic Purchasing System will operate are contained in the Invitation to Tender documents. nInterested suppliers must complete a Prequalification Questionnaire. In keeping with a Dynamic Purchasing System, documents will be available throughout the life of the contract so that suppliers can apply to join the DPS at any time.nThe term of the contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend annually for a further 2 years. nInterested suppliers should register with procurement portal www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (view ref: DN167083) to download the Prequalification Questionnaire (PQQ). Suppliers are encouraged to read the draft Invitation to Tender document, also available after registration, to gain a better understanding of the services required before completing the PQQ. nnThe deadline for receipt of PQQs is 1pm on 18th July 2016.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Food, beverages, tobacco and related products (CPV 15000000)

Region

United Kingdom (UK)

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