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Innovative Catering

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

North Yorkshire Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Innovative Catering" aimed at acquiring marinated chicken products for schools across North Yorkshire. The contracting process, which falls under the industry category of Food, Beverages, Tobacco and Related Products (CPV code: 15000000), was concluded with an award to Chicken Joes T/A Love Joes. The procurement utilized a selective method as a call-off from the YPO Ready Meals Framework - 1216, with the award dated 31 January 2026. The contract period is set from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027, with an optional extension available for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the food production and supply chain sector, given the nature of procurement agreements often suited to smaller businesses. Companies with a strong capability in producing and supplying specialized food products are particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This procurement can help expand a business’s footprint within the public sector catering market, enhancing visibility and fostering valuable relationships with public sector buyers like North Yorkshire Council.

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Notice Title

Innovative Catering

Notice Description

Purchase of marinated chicken products for North Yorkshire Schools. Direct award via YPO Ready Meals. Meal Concepts and Food-To-Go Framework - 1216. One optional 12-month extension available from 01/02/2027 - 31/01/2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-174a9f6d-6bf3-4fdf-b897-081e88d31d35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850cea4c-557f-472d-a654-1f9803158d37
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
SME

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
£68,844 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,844 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHICKEN JOES T/A LOVE JOES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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