Award

Multi-Temperature Food 2025

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 16:52

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Norse Commercial Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Multi-Temperature Food 2025", classified under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco and related products. This open procedure covers goods and is structured into regional lots: "LOT ONE - EAST OF ENGLAND" and "LOT TWO - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)". The procurement process is in the award stage as of the latest update on 18th March 2025, following an active tender period that ended on 30th October 2024. The total estimated contract value is £23,295,000, with the contract set to last for two years, with an extension option of up to 36 months. Tenders were submitted electronically, and the winning supplier for this contact is Thomas Ridley Foodservice, with the contract being signed on 18th December 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms involved in the supply and delivery of multi-temperature food and beverages. The contract's regional focus on the East of England and South East of England means that businesses situated or operating within these regions can leverage logistical efficiencies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable due to the specified criteria favouring quality, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. Companies with a track record in food service delivery, capable of managing extensive, multi-year supply operations, and meeting high sustainability standards are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Multi-Temperature Food 2025

Notice Description

Norse has undertaken a procurement process to identify and appoint a sole supplier for each designated Lot, to supply and deliver multi-temperature food to all establishments within the regional lots. The contract length is two years with the option to extend for a period or periods of up to 36 months.

Lot Information

LOT ONE - EAST OF ENGLAND

Multi-Temperature Food and Beverages

LOT TWO - SOUTH EAST

Multi-Temperature Food and Beverages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a42b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010013-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£23,295,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,094,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,295,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
selina.powles@norsegroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603894162

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS RIDLEY FOODSERVICE

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