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title: "Innovative Catering"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Innovative Catering

Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-174a9f6d-6bf3-4fdf-b897-081e88d31d35

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## Summary

North Yorkshire Council has conducted a procurement process through the Meal Concepts and Food-To-Go Framework for the "Innovative Catering" initiative, aimed at supplying schools in North Yorkshire with marinated chicken, pizza, and pasta products. The procurement falls under the industry category of Food, Beverages, Tobacco, and Related Products, denoted by CPV classification code 15000000. This process was conducted using a selective approach, with call-offs from a framework agreement, and concluded at the award stage with contracts awarded to suppliers on 31st January 2026, starting from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The total financial value of these contracts amounts to GBP 125,220.36, with an option for a 12-month extension available from 1st February 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises engaged in food production and supply. With a procurement method favouring small and medium enterprises (SMEs), businesses offering specialised food products tailored for educational institutions may find competitive advantage. The selected suppliers demonstrate the framework's diverse approach, accommodating both large establishments like TUGO Foods Ltd and smaller entities such as Chicken Joes T/A Love Joes. These contracts may benefit entities looking to expand their market presence within the UK, specifically catering to public sector needs in the education sector, allowing for scalability and long-term strategic partnerships with local councils.

## Notice

Purchase of pizza and pasta products for North Yorkshire Schools. Direct award via YPO Ready Meals. Meal Concepts and Food-To-Go Framework - 1216. One optional 12-month extension available from 01/02/2027 - 31/01/2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3dfbe6e-7258-4591-b4e1-301846f1d130 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,844 |
| 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 | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHICKEN JOES T/A LOVE JOES; TUGO FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3dfbe6e-7258-4591-b4e1-301846f1d130
- 5 Feb 2026 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850cea4c-557f-472d-a654-1f9803158d37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3dfbe6e-7258-4591-b4e1-301846f1d130
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850cea4c-557f-472d-a654-1f9803158d37
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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