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title: "Grocery , Frozen & Chilled Goods for Keele University"
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# Grocery , Frozen & Chilled Goods for Keele University

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8a4f30d-00c5-439a-8dce-996b7cefa574

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Grocery, Frozen & Chilled Goods for Keele University," organised by Keele University, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the food industry category, specifically dealing with food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code: 15000000). The contract, awarded through a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, was valued at £950,000. It is designed as an initial two-year agreement with two possible 12-month extensions. The procurement took place in Newcastle, England, with the contract period beginning on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The tender process ended on 30th May 2025, and the awards were finalised on 30th June 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement's focus on this business scale. Companies specialising in providing food and related products, including groceries and frozen goods, would be well-placed to compete in this tender. The framework agreement setup allows for ongoing engagement opportunities for suppliers. The contracting authority, Keele University, aims to foster competitive tendering, providing growth avenues for businesses capable of supplying the required goods efficiently and sustainably. Businesses such as Harlec Foodservice Ltd., Dunsters Farm Ltd., and Sysco GB Limited have successfully secured their positions as suppliers, indicating the competitive landscape of this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Mini Competition under TUCO Framework: Grocery Provisions, Frozen & Chilled Foods - Lot 5 Grocery, Frozen & Chilled HE & FE (CAT11066-TU). Initial 2-year Agreement with x2, 12 month extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/127aa8fd-a1db-43d8-999e-c4d6b34b03b8 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £316,666 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DUNSTERS FARM; HARLEC FOODSERVICE; SYSCO GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/127aa8fd-a1db-43d8-999e-c4d6b34b03b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/127aa8fd-a1db-43d8-999e-c4d6b34b03b8
  5th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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