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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-b5fd17-973006a4-d9d4-4091-aa62-f5b257cf0dce

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## Summary

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited, located in Cambridge, England, has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process concerning a call-off from a framework agreement for the supply of ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad. This procurement falls under the fruit, vegetables, and related products category, with additional classifications including dairy and miscellaneous food products. The contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to Thomas Ridley Foodservice, a large-scale supplier based in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. The contract period spans from 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2027, catering to the East of England region. This tender opportunity was well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), emphasising their eligibility in the procurement method details.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the food industry, particularly those experienced in supplying a variety of food products such as dairy, fruit, and vegetables. Companies looking to expand their reach within the East of England region would benefit from engaging with this framework agreement, as it ensures steady demand over a two-year period without the need for further competition. SMEs can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their supply chains and enhance their market presence by aligning with the social housing sector, represented by the buyer, The Cambridge Housing Society Limited. The selective procurement method indicates a targeted approach, beneficial for businesses adept at meeting specific contractual requirements while providing consistent quality and service.

## 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/eb8a2066-6a4b-4a1d-8600-284eed564da3 |
| 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 | THOMAS RIDLEY FOODSERVICE |

## 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 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8a2066-6a4b-4a1d-8600-284eed564da3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8a2066-6a4b-4a1d-8600-284eed564da3
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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