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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Frozen Food to Schools across Northumberland"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Frozen Food to Schools across Northumberland

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dcd0046-1f1d-4dd8-b112-32ec932e4d48

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Frozen Food to Schools across Northumberland. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a tender period ending on 15th February 2023. The contract period is set to start on 10th March 2023 and end on 9th March 2027. This procurement falls under the goods category within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. The total value of the contract is £1,200,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers dealing with food products to engage in a long-term agreement with Northumberland County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable for bidding due to the council's emphasis on SME suitability. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in the education sector in Northumberland, England, should consider participating in this procurement process. Detailed tender documents are available via the ProContract Tender Portal for interested suppliers.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council is looking to establish a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of frozen food to schools across Northumberland. The tender documents are available via the ProContract Tender Portal - www.procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e837071f-2de2-42f2-8b99-51541e477198 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2023 - 9 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2023 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e837071f-2de2-42f2-8b99-51541e477198
- 16 Jan 2023 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805ba508-388f-42a6-a22d-a6f5db21ec22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e837071f-2de2-42f2-8b99-51541e477198
  17th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805ba508-388f-42a6-a22d-a6f5db21ec22
  16th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

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