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title: "CA16774 - Darlington College 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2 - Direct Award"
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# CA16774 - Darlington College 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2 - Direct Award

Buyer: DARLINGTON COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-990263f6-e9df-4599-8170-a2600eb124da

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CA16774 - Darlington College 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2 - Direct Award" was conducted by Darlington College, located at Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, England. This tender, which falls under the goods category and is specifically related to the supply of Ambient Groceries, Frozen Food, Dairy Chilled & Delicatessen Foods, Fresh Chilled & Frozen Meat, was completed using a direct award method within the YPO framework. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £341,000 starting on 24th November 2025 and ending on 23rd November 2028. The procurement mainly pertains to the frozen vegetables industry, with additional classifications under dairy products, frozen fish, meat, and cereals. This opportunity was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises, although it did not explicitly target voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the food supply chain, particularly those specialising in ambient groceries, frozen foods, and chilled products. With the contract period spanning three years, it provides a steady business prospect for suppliers like Turner Price Ltd, who was awarded this contract. Opportunities like this are well-suited for enterprises that can deliver a consistent and diverse range of food products to various locations, including the UK and international destinations. Businesses that are already aligned with public sector frameworks, like the YPO, will find themselves in a favourable position to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Darlington College has carried out a direct award for the supply of Ambient Groceries, Frozen Food, Dairy Chilled & Delicatessen Foods, Fresh Chilled & Frozen Meat, via the YPO framework 1114 - Food Deal 2. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16774. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16774 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5365e5-450c-4167-b89f-9cfecb990586 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £341,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON COLLEGE |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Stephenson |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15500000 - Dairy products

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5365e5-450c-4167-b89f-9cfecb990586

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5365e5-450c-4167-b89f-9cfecb990586
  27th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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