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title: "Ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables and salad"
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# Ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables and salad

Buyer: THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3872e75a-4175-4424-a455-9aa3883b0b5c

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## Summary

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad, with no further competition required as it was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £120,000 and was awarded to Brakes Ltd on 25th October 2025. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on fruit, vegetables, and related products, with additional classifications in dairy and miscellaneous food products. The framework will cover the period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2027 and deliver within the East of England, United Kingdom. This award notice has been published on 17th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the food supply industry, particularly those offering diverse product ranges encompassing ambient, chilled, frozen foods, as well as fresh produce. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in food supply can leverage this contract to establish a foothold within public sector markets, increasing their visibility and potential for future public contracts. The selective procurement method indicates a streamlined entry into the market, well-suited for businesses with existing framework agreements who are ready to deliver within the designated timeframe and geographic region. Being awarded to a large supplier, Brakes Ltd, illustrates the opportunity for large-scale providers to meet the needs of public sector clients in a competitive framework arrangement.

## Notice

Framework for ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables and salad - no further competition required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e42cc2-89b0-4ee7-a19a-698c8f6a807e |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB24 9ZR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Histon & Impington |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAKES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e42cc2-89b0-4ee7-a19a-698c8f6a807e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e42cc2-89b0-4ee7-a19a-698c8f6a807e
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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