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title: "BCCET In-house Catering Services - Ambient Groceries, Chilled, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Bakery and Frozen Food Requirements"
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# BCCET In-house Catering Services - Ambient Groceries, Chilled, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Bakery and Frozen Food Requirements

Buyer: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39320d7b-4f48-4909-a7b7-b93b3145b23c

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## Summary

The procurement process for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, based in Houghton-le-Spring, England, concluded with an award for in-house catering services covering ambient groceries, chilled, fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery, and frozen food. This competition was completed through the YPO Framework UK Food Deal DPS. The process reached the award stage as of 25th September 2025, with Turner & Price Ltd named as the supplier. The entire contract, valued at £8,500,000, will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2031, focusing on school catering services in the North East of the UK.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the food and beverage industry specialising in large-scale provisions for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and ventures geared towards social enterprises (VCSE) were considered suitable to compete, encouraging diversity and inclusion in public sector contracts. With a substantial contract value and a six-year service duration, it offers a stable, long-term engagement for businesses capable of meeting the comprehensive requirements outlined by Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust through the UK Food Deal DPS.

## Notice

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has awarded a further competition for the provision of ambient groceries, chilled, fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery and frozen food through the YPO Framework 000985, UK Food Deal DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb4c5b-de4b-4f63-b672-fd516fc5aec9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Further Competition Via YPO's Insurance Placement DPS |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,500,000 |
| 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 | BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH4 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & PRICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb4c5b-de4b-4f63-b672-fd516fc5aec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb4c5b-de4b-4f63-b672-fd516fc5aec9
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://bccet.org.uk/

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