# Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Aston University](/buyers/aston-university/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Dole Foodservice
- Award value: £218,764
- Tender value: £218,764
- Award date: 11 September 2023
- Published: 4 October 2023
- Contract start: 25 September 2023
- Contract end: 24 September 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 81059e8d-9a17-4d9a-933d-c2e52c4a4738-680262
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52a5153a-4bcf-4359-bd69-467de5bf6444

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81059e8d-9a17-4d9a-933d-c2e52c4a4738-680262)