Award

Fresh, Chilled and Quick-Frozen Meat 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by St Helens Council, focused on acquiring "Fresh, Chilled and Quick-Frozen Meat 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2," which falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. This procurement is located in the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKD71. The process has reached the award stage as of 14 January 2026, with significant contracts already signed, spanning from 1 November 2025 to 31 July 2026. The procurement method employed was direct and below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition, and the main procurement category was goods. The contract, valued at £158,000 net (with a gross value of £189,600), has been awarded to HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED, a large supplier based in Criccieth.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the distribution and supply of food products, especially those capable of providing goods within the parameters set by public sector contracts. Large enterprises or those with substantial experience in handling bulk orders of fresh and quick-frozen food supplies might find such opportunities particularly lucrative. Given the direct procurement method, businesses that maintain close relationships with public sector buyers or have been pre-qualified as reliable suppliers could have an advantage in securing similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Fresh, Chilled and Quick-Frozen Meat 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2

Notice Description

Fresh, Chilled and Quick-Frozen Meat 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2 Lot 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003173-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£158,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLECH FOODSERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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