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04 Jun 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Food Supply to NCG" was initiated by NCG, an organisation based on Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and was conducted through a selective method as a direct award via the Pagabo Framework. The tender, identified by the code NCG260106DA, was completed with an award issued on the 28th of May, 2026. The contract commences on the 1st of June, 2026, and will last until the 31st of May, 2031, covering deliveries within the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £11,625,000 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food supply industry, especially for those capable of entering into framework agreements. The process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although the awarded supplier, Avendra International, is a large-scale entity. Businesses with the capability to supply food products on a substantial scale over a long-term period would find this contract particularly beneficial. Engaging in such procurement not only provides sustained revenue but also strengthens relationships with prominent educational institutions like NCG.

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Notice Title

Food Supply to NCG

Notice Description

Food Supply for NCG colleges. Direct Award via Pagabo Framework Food Supply Broker Services (Ref: AVP-RKLT-2005)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ca3c4ac-b299-4f23-af29-a8beffcf3141
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42da733-00d6-499d-a4b3-8ff451366af6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,625,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,625,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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