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CA16774 - Darlington College 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2 - Direct Award

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CA16774 - Darlington College 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2 - Direct Award" was conducted by Darlington College, located at Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, England. This tender, which falls under the goods category and is specifically related to the supply of Ambient Groceries, Frozen Food, Dairy Chilled & Delicatessen Foods, Fresh Chilled & Frozen Meat, was completed using a direct award method within the YPO framework. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £341,000 starting on 24th November 2025 and ending on 23rd November 2028. The procurement mainly pertains to the frozen vegetables industry, with additional classifications under dairy products, frozen fish, meat, and cereals. This opportunity was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises, although it did not explicitly target voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the food supply chain, particularly those specialising in ambient groceries, frozen foods, and chilled products. With the contract period spanning three years, it provides a steady business prospect for suppliers like Turner Price Ltd, who was awarded this contract. Opportunities like this are well-suited for enterprises that can deliver a consistent and diverse range of food products to various locations, including the UK and international destinations. Businesses that are already aligned with public sector frameworks, like the YPO, will find themselves in a favourable position to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16774 - Darlington College 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2 - Direct Award

Notice Description

Darlington College has carried out a direct award for the supply of Ambient Groceries, Frozen Food, Dairy Chilled & Delicatessen Foods, Fresh Chilled & Frozen Meat, via the YPO framework 1114 - Food Deal 2. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16774. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16774 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5365e5-450c-4167-b89f-9cfecb990586
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

15110000 - Meat

15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

15331170 - Frozen vegetables

15500000 - Dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£341,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2028 3-4 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
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1DR
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Stephenson
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER PRICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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