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Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Specialist Coffee and Tea

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Specialist Coffee and Tea". This contracting process falls under the goods category within the UKC23 region of Sunderland, United Kingdom. This limited competition procurement method, which came under below threshold regulations, resulted in a framework without reopening competition, comprising two lots. The agreements were signed on 17th September 2025, with both contracts commencing on 1st October 2025 and scheduled to conclude on 30th September 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in the supply and delivery of coffees and teas. With FC Roast Limited handling Coffee supplies and Gold Box UK Limited entrusted with Tea supplies, SMEs with similar capabilities could find potential in such frameworks to expand their operations. Sunderland City Council’s choice of suppliers demonstrates a preference for engaging dynamic small businesses, offering a lucrative avenue for similar companies capable of servicing public authorities' needs efficiently within the stipulated contract terms.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Specialist Coffee and Tea

Notice Description

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Specialist Coffees and Teas

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057408-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15861000 - Coffee

15863000 - Tea

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
2
Supplier Names

FC ROAST

GOLD BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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