Award

Ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables and salad

THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad, with no further competition required as it was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £120,000 and was awarded to Brakes Ltd on 25th October 2025. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on fruit, vegetables, and related products, with additional classifications in dairy and miscellaneous food products. The framework will cover the period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2027 and deliver within the East of England, United Kingdom. This award notice has been published on 17th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the food supply industry, particularly those offering diverse product ranges encompassing ambient, chilled, frozen foods, as well as fresh produce. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in food supply can leverage this contract to establish a foothold within public sector markets, increasing their visibility and potential for future public contracts. The selective procurement method indicates a streamlined entry into the market, well-suited for businesses with existing framework agreements who are ready to deliver within the designated timeframe and geographic region. Being awarded to a large supplier, Brakes Ltd, illustrates the opportunity for large-scale providers to meet the needs of public sector clients in a competitive framework arrangement.

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Notice Title

Ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables and salad

Notice Description

Framework for ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables and salad - no further competition required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3872e75a-4175-4424-a455-9aa3883b0b5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e42cc2-89b0-4ee7-a19a-698c8f6a807e
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

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

15500000 - Dairy products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2027 1-2 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
THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 9ZR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Histon & Impington
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAKES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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