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title: "Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b259"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING"
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# Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b259

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## Summary

The London Borough of Havering has completed a procurement process for the 'Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework'. This framework, classified under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code 15000000), was established to supply frozen foods and groceries to in-house school catering services across various London boroughs. As a multi-supplier framework agreement, it aims to support the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group. The procurement, managed using an open procedure, saw contracts signed on 5th November 2025, with the award stage commencing in February 2026. Although initially planned to have an estimated total value of £27,000,000 for a duration of 3 + 1 years, the actual contract value amounts to £36,040,000, reflecting varied demand without a minimum financial commitment. The framework covers schools and council premises across the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Thurrock Unitary, and other required areas.

This procurement process presents notable opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in the supply of food products such as eggs, frozen fish, vegetables, dairy products, bread goods, canned goods, and soft drinks. By participating in this framework, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector, gain partnerships with local authorities, and secure a stable source of demand that aligns with local requirements for quality and sustainability. Suppliers like Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd and JJ Food Service Ltd, which were successfully awarded contracts, highlight the competitive advantage attainable through this framework, emphasizing cost, quality, and social value as key award criteria.

## Notice

The London Borough of Havering, on behalf of various local authorities, has established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries. This framework will support members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, with participation open to additional London Boroughs. Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. The contract value is an estimated value based on all members of PAL Catering Group estimated spend across the duration of the contract. This is a call off arrangement, there is no minimum financial commitment, and the actual cost will vary depending upon demand.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Borough of Havering, on behalf of various local authorities, has established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries. This framework will support members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, with participation open to additional London Boroughs. * Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. The contract value is indicative, and is based on the estimated spend across PALs Catering Group members. This is a call off arrangement, there is no minimum financial commitment, and the actual cost will vary depending upon demand.

Renewal: Renewal will be subject to take up of the Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010195-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000,000 |
| Lots value | £27,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,040,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING |
| Locality | ROMFORD |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM1 3BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Havering |
| Electoral ward | St Edward's |
| Westminster constituency | Romford |
| Delivery location | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JJ FOOD SERVICE; THOMAS RIDLEY FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15897200 - Canned goods
- 15982000 - Soft drinks

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010195-2026
- 17 Feb 2025 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005430-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 16:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035080-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.havering.gov.uk
- https://elfy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/FuseWelcome
- https://www.havering.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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