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title: "The Supply of Fresh Meat and Poultry"
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# The Supply of Fresh Meat and Poultry

Buyer: SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d030760c-d7f3-4814-8e88-a9c3f2db517f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Synchronicity Care Limited, based in Peterlee, England, which has awarded a contract to Freeman Catering Butchers for the supply of fresh meat and poultry. This contract operates under the NHS Supply Chain framework agreement and is characterised by a selective call-off procurement method. Covering the North East region of the United Kingdom, the supply agreement begins on 16th February 2026 and will last for 24 months, with potential extensions for two additional periods of 12 months each. The contract was awarded on 6th February 2026, with publication on 16th March 2026. It falls under the industry category of animal products, meat, and meat products (CPV code: 15100000), with a total contract value of £643,499.42.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fresh meat and poultry supplies to engage with public sector buyers through established framework agreements. Businesses operating within the North East region with the capability to fulfil substantial orders and adhere to the specific requirements set forth by NHS supply chains are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Leveraging this framework pathway, such businesses can potentially expand their reach and strengthen supply chain relationships within the healthcare sector, promoting sustainable growth through rigorous service standards and reliable product delivery.

## Notice

Synchronicity Care Limited have awarded a contract to Freeman Catering Butchers for the supply of Fresh Meat and Poultry. This is for a period of 24 months (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months) and awarded via further competition through NHS Supply Chain framework agreement 2022/S 000-020877: Fresh Food DPS - Meat and Poultry (Expiry Date: 28 February 2029).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62232bab-1bdb-44c5-9989-859ba1662a4d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £643,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £643,499 |
| 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 | SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD. |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEMAN CATERING BUTCHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62232bab-1bdb-44c5-9989-859ba1662a4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62232bab-1bdb-44c5-9989-859ba1662a4d
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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