Provision of Fruit Vegetables Fresh Foods and Dairy

Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking a partner for the supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Fresh Foods and Dairy 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 Fruit, Vegetables, Fresh Foods and Dairy 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.

Additional information: Activity / Date Contracts Finder Notice published 30th April 2021 Dispatch of ITT 30th April 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 7th June 2021 at 12.00pm Midday Target date for responses to clarifications Friday 11th June 2021 at 5.00pm Return of ITT Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 12.00pm Midday Evaluation of ITT and Shortlisting W/E 25th June 2021 Shortlisted Bidders Presentation W/C 05th July 2021 Notify Bidders of contract award decision Friday 09th July 2021 Stand Still Period W/E 23rd July 2021 Contract award (envisaged) W/C 26th July 2021 Contract mobilisation (envisaged) 01st August 2021 Contract Finders Award Notice 26th July 2021

Nb. ALL relevant documentation for this ITT can be found at https://In-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter