Award

Provision of Frozen Food

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 09:41

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of frozen food under Lot 3 of the NEPO 407 framework. The contract, valued at £2,450,000 excluding VAT, runs from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2027. The procurement followed a selective method, demonstrating a competitive environment, and falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" within the region of Sunderland, United Kingdom. The awarding of this contract was finalised on 18th August 2025, after an initial announcement earlier in August, highlighting the council's proactive approach in securing essential goods.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food production and supply, particularly those with capabilities in the frozen food sector. Large-scale suppliers or those with experience in public sector frameworks would find this contract especially beneficial for expanding their footprint in the governmental food supply chain. Such contracts not only enhance a company's profile within the public domain but also ensure sustained revenue over multiple years, adding significant stability and growth potential for established businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Frozen Food

Notice Description

Award of contract via Lot 3 of the NEPO 407 Frozen Food framework to Sunderland City Council for the provision of frozen food

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058330
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049739-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
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)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED

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