Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Catering Provisions by Bristol City Council

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Bristol City Council awarded a contract to L&F JONES, ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED, CHARLES SAUNDERS LIMITED, CHARLES SAUNDERS, ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED, L&F Jones, 5th Season Fruits UK Limited, and Bullseye Distributors Limit for the creation of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to support the delivery of the Council's range of Catering Provisions, including the sourcing of catering commodities and fresh produce.

The DPS comprises a range of different providers, supporting the delivery of the Council's Catering Provisions for Bristol Schools, Care Homes, and Parks, among others.

Lots 1-5 are single provider lots, where following a competitive evaluation process only one provider is appointed to supply the provisions specified under that lot.

Lot 6 is truly dynamic, allowing the buyer to purchase from a range of suppliers for the provision and supply of fresh and/or seasonal produce, specialist, unplanned, prompt/immediate, low value, low quantity, and/or allowing for end user or customer choice.

The contract value is £1,900,000.