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The Supply of Fresh Meat and Poultry

SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Synchronicity Care Limited, based in Peterlee, England, which has awarded a contract to Freeman Catering Butchers for the supply of fresh meat and poultry. This contract operates under the NHS Supply Chain framework agreement and is characterised by a selective call-off procurement method. Covering the North East region of the United Kingdom, the supply agreement begins on 16th February 2026 and will last for 24 months, with potential extensions for two additional periods of 12 months each. The contract was awarded on 6th February 2026, with publication on 16th March 2026. It falls under the industry category of animal products, meat, and meat products (CPV code: 15100000), with a total contract value of £643,499.42.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fresh meat and poultry supplies to engage with public sector buyers through established framework agreements. Businesses operating within the North East region with the capability to fulfil substantial orders and adhere to the specific requirements set forth by NHS supply chains are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Leveraging this framework pathway, such businesses can potentially expand their reach and strengthen supply chain relationships within the healthcare sector, promoting sustainable growth through rigorous service standards and reliable product delivery.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Fresh Meat and Poultry

Notice Description

Synchronicity Care Limited have awarded a contract to Freeman Catering Butchers for the supply of Fresh Meat and Poultry. This is for a period of 24 months (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months) and awarded via further competition through NHS Supply Chain framework agreement 2022/S 000-020877: Fresh Food DPS - Meat and Poultry (Expiry Date: 28 February 2029).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d030760c-d7f3-4814-8e88-a9c3f2db517f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62232bab-1bdb-44c5-9989-859ba1662a4d
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£643,499 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£643,499 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 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
SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 2RU
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEMAN CATERING BUTCHERS

Further Information

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