Supply of Dried Foods & Tinned Goods
Falmouth Exeter PlusEstimated Value
£900,000 – £1,500,000
Deadline
17 July 2026
Published
1 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a supplier on an Initial Term 36-months contract with Extension Options to extend by up to 24 months (2 x 12-months) giving a Total potential duration of 60-months to supply and provide services for our Dried Food & Tinned Goods for the University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn).
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Falmouth Exeter Plus (the catering service for two UK university campuses) needs a supplier to deliver dried foods and tinned goods to their Falmouth and Penryn locations. This is a long-term contract starting for 3 years with the option to extend for up to another 2 years (5 years total).
Requirements
- Ability to supply dried foods and tinned goods to two separate university campus locations (Woodlane in Falmouth and Treliever Road in Penryn)
- Capability to service a 36-month initial contract term
- Willingness to potentially extend contract for up to 24 months (two optional 12-month extensions)
- No specific certifications, qualifications, or compliance standards mentioned in this summary — check the full tender documents for food safety, hygiene, and delivery requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply dried foods to both Falmouth and Penryn university campuses on an ongoing basis
- Supply tinned goods to both Falmouth and Penryn university campuses on an ongoing basis
- Manage deliveries to two separate locations (Woodlane, Falmouth and Treliever Road, Penryn)
- Maintain supply continuity over the 36-month initial contract period
- Support potential contract extensions if requested by FXPlus
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a framework or supply contract, not a one-off project — you're committing to be their regular supplier for years, so read carefully what 'supply' means (volumes, frequency, ordering process, lead times).
- 2The '36-months + 24-months extension' structure means the buyer can lock you in for 3 years, then potentially add another 2 years at their discretion — check the terms for how extensions are triggered and whether prices are fixed or reviewable.
- 3Two campus locations means you need logistics capability to serve both Falmouth and Penryn reliably — clarify delivery schedules, frequency, and any storage/handling requirements at each site.
- 4Look for the 'Specification' or 'Scope of Supply' section in the full tender documents — it will list which specific dried foods and tinned goods categories are needed, volumes, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- 5Check if there are minimum order values, payment terms (e.g. 30-day invoicing), or stock holding requirements — these affect your cash flow and working capital needs as a supplier.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small wholesaler or distributor without your own product range, consider partnering with a larger food supplier or distributor as a reseller — many SMEs win these contracts through subcontracting or agency arrangements rather than manufacturing.
- University catering contracts often score points for social value (local sourcing, sustainable packaging, fair trade) — even if not mandatory, highlighting ethical or local credentials in your bid can strengthen your position against larger competitors.
- Before bidding, request a meeting or written clarification on current volumes and product mix they're using — this helps you understand the financial commitment and whether your supply chain can handle the scale without overextending.
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Falmouth Exeter PlusKey Dates
Published
1 June 2026
Submission deadline
17 July 2026
Notice type
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