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NEPO407 Food & General Provisions

The Association of North East Councils Limited

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the central purchasing body NEPO, oversees a procurement process for the NEPO407 Food & General Provisions contract. This involves the provision and distribution of food and other related supplies across the UK, with a particular focus on public-sector catering sites, such as schools and educational establishments. The procurement is at the award stage, with recent updates confirming its status. The contract period starts on 30th June 2026 and ends on 31st July 2027, with an estimated total value of £480 million. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the food and beverages industry (CPV code 15000000). NEPO has amended the contract to extend the framework due to the necessity of additional supplies, ensuring continuity for contracting authorities within the North East region and aligning the expiry with academic years to facilitate educational establishments' needs.

For businesses interested in expanding their reach in the public sector food distribution market, this tender offers significant opportunities. It caters predominantly to large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver substantial volumes across varied locations, given the extensive list of potential contracting authorities—from educational institutions to NHS bodies and local councils. The involvement of established suppliers like Bestway Wholesale Limited and Brake Bros Limited signifies the competitive nature of the tender, emphasizing the need for robust logistics and distribution networks. Small and medium enterprises may find prospects in niche offerings or specialised food services that align with NEPO's scope. Suppliers are encouraged to engage in the forthcoming market renewal discussions scheduled for early 2026 to position themselves for the restructured and anticipated future framework awards by 2027, ensuring they adapt to the evolving supply dynamics and leverage cost efficiencies. Registration for updates and engagement in proposal shaping is crucial for interested parties aiming to secure a foothold in this expansive and dynamic food supply framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO407 Food & General Provisions

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Solution will provide for the supply and distribution of food and general provisions to a variety of Contracting Authority establishments on behalf of NEPO Member Authorities and NEPO Associate Members, including but not limited to, schools and other Public-Sector catering premises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080142-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20197 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
The Association of North East Councils Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Bestway Wholesale Limited

Brake Bros Limited

Hopwells Limited

J Freeman and Sons t/a Freeman Catering Butchers

JR Holland Food Services Limited

Redbridge Produce and Flowers Limited t/a Total Produce

Further Information

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