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BCCET In-house Catering Services - Ambient Groceries, Chilled, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Bakery and Frozen Food Requirements

BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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25 Sep 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, based in Houghton-le-Spring, England, concluded with an award for in-house catering services covering ambient groceries, chilled, fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery, and frozen food. This competition was completed through the YPO Framework UK Food Deal DPS. The process reached the award stage as of 25th September 2025, with Turner & Price Ltd named as the supplier. The entire contract, valued at £8,500,000, will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2031, focusing on school catering services in the North East of the UK.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the food and beverage industry specialising in large-scale provisions for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and ventures geared towards social enterprises (VCSE) were considered suitable to compete, encouraging diversity and inclusion in public sector contracts. With a substantial contract value and a six-year service duration, it offers a stable, long-term engagement for businesses capable of meeting the comprehensive requirements outlined by Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust through the UK Food Deal DPS.

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Notice Title

BCCET In-house Catering Services - Ambient Groceries, Chilled, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Bakery and Frozen Food Requirements

Notice Description

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has awarded a further competition for the provision of ambient groceries, chilled, fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery and frozen food through the YPO Framework 000985, UK Food Deal DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39320d7b-4f48-4909-a7b7-b93b3145b23c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb4c5b-de4b-4f63-b672-fd516fc5aec9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Further Competition Via YPO's Insurance Placement DPS
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
Postcode
DH4 5QY
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER & PRICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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