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The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jun 2026 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals" was conducted by Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, England. This process falls under the goods category, specifically dealing with miscellaneous food products and dried goods with a procurement classification ID of 15890000. The contract was awarded through a direct award from a third-party framework, concluding with the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th April 2026 and the contract spanning from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030. The total contract value is £280,000, and the delivery location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food supply sector, given the preference noted for such businesses. Suppliers specialising in pasta and rice-based meals, like the successful supplier PASTAKING (UK) LIMITED, would find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Businesses with efficient supply chains capable of meeting the consistent delivery demands over the four-year contract period could not only secure stable revenue but also establish long-term partnerships with government entities such as the Lancashire County Council. This contract serves as a strategic entry point for SMEs aiming to expand their footprint in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals

Notice Description

The Supply and Delivery of Pasta and Rice Based Meals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5309c718-948f-44ac-b221-f9de4f435851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1566c0e-a990-4791-96a5-0287ee9bf2d5
Current Stage
Award
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 - Direct Award from 3rd Party Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PASTAKING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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