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Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 17:06

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 15:29

Planning

29 Oct 2024 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has completed a procurement process for the 'Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework'. This framework, classified under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code 15000000), was established to supply frozen foods and groceries to in-house school catering services across various London boroughs. As a multi-supplier framework agreement, it aims to support the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group. The procurement, managed using an open procedure, saw contracts signed on 5th November 2025, with the award stage commencing in February 2026. Although initially planned to have an estimated total value of £27,000,000 for a duration of 3 + 1 years, the actual contract value amounts to £36,040,000, reflecting varied demand without a minimum financial commitment. The framework covers schools and council premises across the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Thurrock Unitary, and other required areas.

This procurement process presents notable opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in the supply of food products such as eggs, frozen fish, vegetables, dairy products, bread goods, canned goods, and soft drinks. By participating in this framework, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector, gain partnerships with local authorities, and secure a stable source of demand that aligns with local requirements for quality and sustainability. Suppliers like Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd and JJ Food Service Ltd, which were successfully awarded contracts, highlight the competitive advantage attainable through this framework, emphasizing cost, quality, and social value as key award criteria.

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Notice Title

Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

Notice Description

The London Borough of Havering, on behalf of various local authorities, has established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries. This framework will support members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, with participation open to additional London Boroughs. Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. The contract value is an estimated value based on all members of PAL Catering Group estimated spend across the duration of the contract. This is a call off arrangement, there is no minimum financial commitment, and the actual cost will vary depending upon demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Borough of Havering, on behalf of various local authorities, has established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries. This framework will support members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, with participation open to additional London Boroughs. * Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. The contract value is indicative, and is based on the estimated spend across PALs Catering Group members. This is a call off arrangement, there is no minimum financial commitment, and the actual cost will vary depending upon demand.

Renewal: Renewal will be subject to take up of the Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b259
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15229000 - Frozen fish products

15331170 - Frozen vegetables

15550000 - Assorted dairy products

15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

15897200 - Canned goods

15982000 - Soft drinks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,040,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
Rebecca Nippress
Contact Email
procurement.support@havering.gov.uk, rebecca.nippress@havering.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1708434017

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JJ FOOD SERVICE

THOMAS RIDLEY FOODSERVICE

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