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

THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited, located in Cambridge, England, has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process concerning a call-off from a framework agreement for the supply of ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad. This procurement falls under the fruit, vegetables, and related products category, with additional classifications including dairy and miscellaneous food products. The contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to Thomas Ridley Foodservice, a large-scale supplier based in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. The contract period spans from 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2027, catering to the East of England region. This tender opportunity was well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), emphasising their eligibility in the procurement method details.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the food industry, particularly those experienced in supplying a variety of food products such as dairy, fruit, and vegetables. Companies looking to expand their reach within the East of England region would benefit from engaging with this framework agreement, as it ensures steady demand over a two-year period without the need for further competition. SMEs can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their supply chains and enhance their market presence by aligning with the social housing sector, represented by the buyer, The Cambridge Housing Society Limited. The selective procurement method indicates a targeted approach, beneficial for businesses adept at meeting specific contractual requirements while providing consistent quality and service.

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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-b5fd17-973006a4-d9d4-4091-aa62-f5b257cf0dce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8a2066-6a4b-4a1d-8600-284eed564da3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

THOMAS RIDLEY FOODSERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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