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Frozen Food

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council, located in South Tyneside, England, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Frozen Food," aimed at supplying frozen food to schools and leisure centres in the region. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and was conducted under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 15th July 2025, and is set to commence on 18th July 2025. The overall contract duration is one year, concluding on 17th July 2026. The awarded contract value amounts to £800,000, and it was awarded to JJ Foodservice.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses involved in the food supply industry, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale supply to public sector entities such as schools and leisure facilities. The procurement process was notably open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which may encourage a diverse range of business sizes to engage in similar future opportunities. Companies specialising in the logistics and distribution of food goods, especially within the North East region of the United Kingdom, would have been well-suited to compete for this tender. This type of contract not only fosters business growth through the expansion of client bases but also bolsters regional supply networks by engaging with local councils.

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Notice Title

Frozen Food

Notice Description

Frozen food for Schools and Leisure Centre's in South Tyneside. The previous supplier left the NEPO Framework. NEPO completed the framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9c5e1e9-8581-4223-aa5d-2db4772936cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9eda4f3-12bf-42ea-ae75-dbc5f58658f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JJ FOODSERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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