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Supply of Frozen Food for RMBC Sites (1)

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2025 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on the "Supply of Frozen Food for RMBC Sites". This contract falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" with additional classification in "Miscellaneous food products and dried goods". It involves delivering to various locations including Rotherham, UK, and worldwide. The award stage of this process was completed on 29th September 2025, following the tender end date on 11th June 2025. The contract, awarded to Ralph Livesey, valued at £7,765,184, spans from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. The procurement method was unspecified but detailed flexible delivery and varied dietary options, aiming to enhance service to the Council's sites.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of providing a wide range of frozen food products with flexible delivery schedules and high customer service standards. Businesses with the capacity to accommodate requirements for dietary variations, swift order fulfilment, and robust logistical capabilities would excel in this procurement process. Suppliers with efficient electronic ordering systems and sound stock management, ensuring consistent product quality and availability, are ideally suited to meet Rotherham's diverse needs. This contract allows suppliers to establish a long-term relationship with a significant public sector client, fostering stability and expansion potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Frozen Food for RMBC Sites (1)

Notice Description

The delivery of frozen food to all Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Councils school kitchens, Country Parks, Clifton Park and residential homes. A summary of the feedback received from sites across Rotherham is provided below, the intention via this further competition is to address these specific needs and requirements to ensure an enhanced service is provided to accommodate all sites. The below requirements are required: Flexible deliveries including Saturdays, 7 days a week if required and bank holidays. Ability to order with no more than 2/3 days lead time. Wide range of product availability with the ability to respond to changing menus. Consistent product quality with a prompt customer service response to any quality issues. Ability to order smaller quantities and high volumes, no minimum order quantities. Strong consistent stock availability, any issues with stock promptly communicated with alternatives offered. Goods to be delivered to the site locations as specified and not left at any other alternative location unless directly communicated in writing by the customer. Account manager and customer service response provided and responsive, with clear lines of communication and escalation to address issues. Delivery drivers and vans to be clean, hygienic, and meeting all health and safety expectations. Ability to place orders electronically via Cypad or formatted email. Suppliers will be expected to be able to meet a variety of dietary options including (but not limited to) gluten free, vegan and halal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b4fa065-ad4e-48f5-86ad-1271042d4ec8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678146d2-4c85-48c0-be48-dfbb35de3c1a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,765,184 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,765,184 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RALPH LIVESEY

Further Information

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