Planning

CPU 6172 Groceries, Frozen Food and Fresh Meat Supply

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

23 Dec 2025 at 09:28

Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is planning a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Frozen Food, Groceries, and Fresh Meat to various council establishments within Nottingham. This process, under the title "CPU 6172 Groceries, Frozen Food and Fresh Meat Supply," falls within the food industry category. It is currently in the planning stage, with the tender closing on 23 February 2026, and an enquiry period ending on 13 February 2026. The procurement method being employed is an accelerated open procedure due to a qualifying planned procurement notice, a factor which highlights the council's eagerness to streamline the tender process. The total value of this procurement is projected at £10,032,000 gross, covering three lots with individual contract periods starting from 30 March 2026 and potentially extending to 30 March 2031, depending on renewal decisions by the council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in food supply, specifically those dealing with frozen, refrigerated, and meat products. With the contract set to engage up to four suitably qualified contractors, there is ample room for both SMEs and VCSEs to vie for a portion of the supply. The procurement is structured to encourage electronic submissions and will be conducted in English, making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers. Companies that offer reliable delivery services across the Nottingham region and have capacity for high-volume supply could leverage this contract into substantial business growth. Furthermore, with renewal options on the table, the potential for a long-term partnership with Nottingham City Council becomes a tangible prospect for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 6172 Groceries, Frozen Food and Fresh Meat Supply

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council intends to enter into an agreement with up to four suitably qualified contractors to supply and deliver Frozen Food and Groceries. Deliveries will be made to multiple Nottingham City Council Establishments within the city boundary.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Frozen & Refrigerated Food

Lot 1 will cover 'Frozen & Refrigerated Food' which is defined as any food product purchased that must be stored in a freezer or a refrigerator.

Renewal: As decided by the council

Lot 2 Groceries

Lot 2 will cover Groceries which is defined as any food product purchased that must be stored in a food cupboard.

Renewal: As decided by the council

Fresh Meat

Supply of Fresh Meat

Renewal: As decided by the council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085654-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,360,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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