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Framework for the Provision of Milk and Dairy Products

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, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is overseeing a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Provision of Milk and Dairy Products." This initiative is classified under the goods category, specifically focussing on milk products. The framework covers the supply and direct delivery of milk and dairy products, primarily to kitchens and educational establishments across the North East region of the UK. As of December 2025, the procurement stage is in the award update and contract update phases. The framework contract, valued at £9.5 million, is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 and end on 31st July 2027, with an amendment extending the original end date by over a year due to the necessity of additional supplies.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in the milk and dairy sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The framework is designed to support educational institutions, care facilities, and council-operated sites, creating a stable demand for these products. Businesses capable of providing efficient distribution to meet stringent educational and dietary requirements are well-positioned to compete. Suppliers are encouraged to engage with NEPO for insights into shaping future iterations of the framework that aim to accommodate market dynamics and promote long-term efficiencies. Interested parties should register for updates at www.open-uk.org, with market engagement anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2026, leading to a new framework award in the first quarter of 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Milk and Dairy Products

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Framework Contract Award for the Provision and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Products. The Framework will cover the supply and direct delivery of Milk and Dairy Products to Kitchens and School establishments in order to fulfil the requirements associated with Milk provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080143-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15510000 - Milk and cream

15511000 - Milk

15511300 - Skimmed milk

15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk

15511500 - Full-cream milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20179 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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Acorn Dairy Ltd

Embleton Hall Dairies

FP Processing Ltd

Greencroft Milk Supplies Ltd

Further Information

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