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NET-0154 Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods (2025)

NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

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03 Mar 2026 at 11:23

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NET-0154 Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods (2025)" has been conducted by the Northern Education Trust, a body governed by public law, with its address at Thorp Academy, Ryton, UK. This process, which commenced without prior publication of a call for competition, aims to secure call-off contracts for various food products including groceries and fresh produce, primarily targeting North East and North West England. The procurement falls under goods category and the CPV classification of food, beverages, tobacco and related products. The delivery is confined to Northern Education Trust facilities, refining the scope to these regions rather than nationwide. The contract was awarded and signed on 6th January 2026, further updates were made on 3rd March 2026, with access to related details via the trust's website.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in goods such as groceries, fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat products. Large suppliers like Bidfood and JR Holland have been active in securing contracts, with awards totalling over £13 million for the contract's duration, reflecting robust demand and potential scalability for suppliers with high-quality offerings at competitive prices. Businesses capable of delivering consistently in the Northern regions and ones prioritising both quality (60%) and price (40%) criteria could compete effectively, especially given the three-year contract options available under the competitive call-off mechanism facilitated by the YPO 000985 UK New Food Deal DPS.

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Notice Title

NET-0154 Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods (2025)

Notice Description

Award of Call-Off Contracts for the supply of Groceries, Frozen Food, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Dairy, Chilled and Delicatessen Foods, Fresh and Cooked Meat and Bakery Goods via the YPO 000985 UK New Food Deal DPS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ambient Groceries, Frozen Food, Dairy & Chilled and Bakery

Options: up to 3 years in annual increments

Lot 2

North East: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Options: up to 3 years in annual increments

Lot 3

North West: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Options: Up to 3 years in annual increments

Lot 4

North East: Fresh and Cooked Meat

Options: Up to 3 years in annual increments

Lot 5

North West: Fresh and Cooked Meat

Options: Up to 3 years in annual increments

Procurement Information

These contracts were awarded via a competitive call-off process executed under the YPO 000985 UK New Food Deal DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066076
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018839-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£13,464,348 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RYTON
Postcode
NE40 3AH
Post Town
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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Westminster Constituency
Blaydon and Consett

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BIDFOOD

JR HOLLAND

Further Information

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