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NEPO407 Food & General Provisions

Association Of North East Councils

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23 May 2023 at 15:27

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07 Oct 2019 at 13:11

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26 Jun 2019 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils, trading as North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has concluded an open tender titled "NEPO407 Food & General Provisions". The procurement process aimed to establish a Framework Contract for the supply and distribution of Food & General Provisions to Schools and other Public-Sector Catering establishments. The contract, valued at GBP 480 million, entails a significant opportunity for businesses to engage in providing goods within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products category. The tender was initiated on 26th June 2019 and the tender closing date was 31st July 2019.

This procurement process by the Association of North East Councils provides a substantial opportunity for businesses to participate in supplying food and general provisions to public sector caterers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant offerings and capabilities in the food industry are well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded contract, extending till 30th June 2026, opens avenues for large and small suppliers to be part of the supply chain to cater to the diverse geographic locations included in the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO407 Food & General Provisions

Notice Description

The Association of the North East Councils Trading as North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a Framework Contract for the supply and distribution of Food & General Provisions to Schools and other Public-Sector Catering establishments, including products for event catering. Additional information: In accordance with regulation 72 (1)(C) of PCR2015 NEPO have made the decision to extend the arrangement from the existing end date of 31/12/2023 to 30/6/2026 due to the unprecedented volatility and uncertainty in the market, and the ambiguous operating environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9636d98-c12b-4ca1-a7f9-be4c6594c275
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd6938a-64be-4921-80cb-179151904906
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£480,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£528,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2026 Over 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
Association Of North East Councils
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3AF
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Bestway Wholesale

Hopwells Limited

J. Freeman & Sons Limited

Total Produce

J R Holland Food Services Ltd

Further Information

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