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Grocery, Frozen and Chilled

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 15:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 May 2026 at 08:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 May 2026 at 08:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, has successfully completed a direct procurement process titled "Grocery, Frozen and Chilled". This contract involves supplying a variety of frozen and chilled food products essential for the university's in-house catering services. The procurement, categorized under "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products", was awarded to BFS Group Limited. The contract commenced on 8th June 2026 and will continue until 7th June 2028. This procurement, conducted as a direct award, was chosen to maintain operational efficiency and ensure continuity without the necessity of transitioning to a new supplier, which would incur disproportionate costs and service interruptions.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, primarily for large-scale suppliers experienced in the goods category of food and beverages. With a substantial contract value of £1,416,666, it creates potential for both financial growth and long-term partnership with a prominent educational institution. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses capable of sustaining a consistent supply to support institutional catering operations, thereby enhancing their market presence and leveraging their supply chain capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grocery, Frozen and Chilled

Notice Description

The supply of grocery provisions, comprising a range of frozen and chilled food products to support the operation of the University's in-house catering outlets.

Procurement Information

To maintain operational efficiency and consistency across campus catering services while supporting established processes, pricing, and service delivery. Transitioning to alternative supplier at this time would require disproportionate cost and resource, with potential disruption to service continuity and financial stability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a54b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059039-2026
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
Direct award
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
£1,416,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,416,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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