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# Supply of Frozen Food for RMBC Sites (1)

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b4fa065-ad4e-48f5-86ad-1271042d4ec8

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on the "Supply of Frozen Food for RMBC Sites". This contract falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" with additional classification in "Miscellaneous food products and dried goods". It involves delivering to various locations including Rotherham, UK, and worldwide. The award stage of this process was completed on 29th September 2025, following the tender end date on 11th June 2025. The contract, awarded to Ralph Livesey, valued at £7,765,184, spans from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. The procurement method was unspecified but detailed flexible delivery and varied dietary options, aiming to enhance service to the Council's sites.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of providing a wide range of frozen food products with flexible delivery schedules and high customer service standards. Businesses with the capacity to accommodate requirements for dietary variations, swift order fulfilment, and robust logistical capabilities would excel in this procurement process. Suppliers with efficient electronic ordering systems and sound stock management, ensuring consistent product quality and availability, are ideally suited to meet Rotherham's diverse needs. This contract allows suppliers to establish a long-term relationship with a significant public sector client, fostering stability and expansion potential.

## Notice

The delivery of frozen food to all Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Councils school kitchens, Country Parks, Clifton Park and residential homes. A summary of the feedback received from sites across Rotherham is provided below, the intention via this further competition is to address these specific needs and requirements to ensure an enhanced service is provided to accommodate all sites. The below requirements are required: Flexible deliveries including Saturdays, 7 days a week if required and bank holidays. Ability to order with no more than 2/3 days lead time. Wide range of product availability with the ability to respond to changing menus. Consistent product quality with a prompt customer service response to any quality issues. Ability to order smaller quantities and high volumes, no minimum order quantities. Strong consistent stock availability, any issues with stock promptly communicated with alternatives offered. Goods to be delivered to the site locations as specified and not left at any other alternative location unless directly communicated in writing by the customer. Account manager and customer service response provided and responsive, with clear lines of communication and escalation to address issues. Delivery drivers and vans to be clean, hygienic, and meeting all health and safety expectations. Ability to place orders electronically via Cypad or formatted email. Suppliers will be expected to be able to meet a variety of dietary options including (but not limited to) gluten free, vegan and halal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678146d2-4c85-48c0-be48-dfbb35de3c1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,765,184 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,765,184 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RALPH LIVESEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678146d2-4c85-48c0-be48-dfbb35de3c1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678146d2-4c85-48c0-be48-dfbb35de3c1a
  29th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94186&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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