Provision of Foods and Beverages: Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Norse Commercial Services Limited, located in Norwich, is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process concerning the supply of ambient, chilled, and frozen foods and beverages. This process targets the East of England and the South West regions, aiming to cater to various sectors including education, workplace, and hospitality, with a significant focus on the education sector. The procurement is expected to be advertised around the week commencing 24th August 2026, with the contract slated to begin on 2nd January 2027. The project falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically focusing on "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," and will be procured through an open procedure with an estimated total contract value of £20,000,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage supply industry, particularly those specialising in large-scale catering supplies for educational institutions and hospitality. Companies with capabilities in providing ambient, chilled, and frozen products across multiple sectors will find significant growth prospects in this contract. Prospective suppliers must be equipped to deliver across designated UK regions, notably in the East of England and the South West. This open procedure welcomes all eligible suppliers, fostering a competitive environment that can drive innovation and service improvements, thereby supporting business expansion for well-prepared food and beverage companies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Foods and Beverages: Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen

Notice Description

Norse Commercial Services are planning to complete a procurement process for the supply of ambient, chilled, and frozen food and beverages across the East of England and the South West regions for Norse catering establishments, which includes education, non-education, the workplace, corporate, hospitality, leisure, and healthcare - the majority of Norse catering establishments within the education sector. The Tender is planned to be advertised circa W/C 24th August 2026. The Contract is planned to commence 2nd January 2027. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./6C56T92Z9J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6C56T92Z9J

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059151-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORSE EASTERN LIMITED

NORSE SOUTH WEST LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
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
TLH East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

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