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BCCET In-house Catering Services - Fresh and Cooked Meat

BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, located in Houghton Le Spring, UKC23 region, and focused on the provision of fresh and cooked meat under the title "BCCET In-house Catering Services - Fresh and Cooked Meat." The procurement was categorised under school catering services within the services industry. This contract, now at the award stage, was concluded with Freeman Butchers on 9 June 2025 for a total value of £1,000,000. The contract spans 36 months starting from 1 September 2025, with an option for two 12-month extensions. The procurement process operated under a selective method using a restricted procedure, with an emphasis on quality and price, through the YPO Framework 00985, specifically targeting fresh and cooked meat services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in school catering services, especially those specialising in meat supply. Companies capable of delivering high-quality products, effective service management, and operational efficiency would be well-suited to such contracts. Additional focus on sustainability and meeting specified criteria presents further opportunities for businesses to enhance their growth by aligning with ethical and operational standards expected by public sector buyers. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Freeman Butchers, which operate within the realm of public catering and food supply, could benefit significantly from exploring similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

BCCET In-house Catering Services - Fresh and Cooked Meat

Notice Description

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has awarded a further competition for the provision of fresh and cooked meat through the YPO Framework 00985, UK Food Deal DPS, Category 7 - Fresh and Cooked Meat.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has awarded a further competition for the provision of fresh and cooked meat through the YPO Framework 00985, UK Food Deal DPS, Category 7 - Fresh and Cooked Meat.

Options: The contract has a minimum term of 36 months from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2029, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a153
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059361-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 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
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Carolyn Dent
Contact Email
cdent@bccet.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7535835608

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUGHTON LE SPRING
Postcode
DH4 5QY
Post Town
Durham
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
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEMAN BUTCHERS

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