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FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN AND GROCERY PRODUCTS

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has progressed to the award stage of a tender process titled "Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Frozen and Grocery Products," with BFS GROUP as the active supplier. This contract, classified under school catering services, focuses on the delivery of services within the UKJ2 region. The contract period is set from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, and it entails an estimated value of £37 million. This initiative is part of Surrey County Council's efforts to enhance school meal provisions, and the contract stems from the legal basis identified as CELEX:32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those capable of large-scale supply and delivery operations. The framework agreement offers potential growth for suppliers that can provide frozen and grocery products with consistency and reliability. Companies with a strong logistical network within the UKJ region and those ready to engage in the educational sector's service provision may find this contract particularly lucrative. The agreement's nature implies a strong demand for sustained quality and timely delivery, offering substantial opportunities for businesses equipped to meet these requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN AND GROCERY PRODUCTS

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN AND GROCERY PRODUCTS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d81f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070131-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Duffus
Contact Email
kelly.duffus@surreycc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP

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