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title: "The Supply and Delivery of Fresh Bread & Meat, Groceries and Frozen Food to Lancashire County Council Corporate Premises"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e321"
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# The Supply and Delivery of Fresh Bread & Meat, Groceries and Frozen Food to Lancashire County Council Corporate Premises

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e321

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is actively involved in a procurement process for the supply and delivery of fresh bread, meat, groceries and frozen food to its corporate premises. This public procurement is categorized under the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. The procurement process has reached the award stage with contracts already signed on 1st August 2025. The located area for supply is primarily UKD4, covering diverse sites including 39 locations for groceries, 13 sites for bread products, and 11 for fresh meat. This procurement is facilitated through an open procedure and establishes a multi-lot framework for a period of up to four years, renewable post initial two-year contracts.

This tender exemplifies a notable opportunity for businesses within the food supply industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Trevors Warehouses Ltd, Morris Quality Bakers Ltd, and Dunsters Farm Ltd, which have successfully secured contracts. Suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate capabilities in meeting the council's requirements for quality, social value, and product testing alongside offering competitive pricing. Companies in logistics, food production, and supply chain management sectors can leverage this opportunity to expand business operations, enhance market presence, and foster growth through public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (The Authority) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a multi-lotted supplier framework for the supply and direct delivery of food and drink products into the Authority's Corporate Premises, including Fresh Bread and Fresh Meat Products, Groceries and Frozen Food. Corporate Premises include, Corporate Cafes, Outdoor Education Centres, Museums, Libraries, Day Centres, Children's Centres etc. The Framework is separated into three (3) lots and the requirements are as follows. Lot 1 - The Supply and Direct Delivery of Groceries and Frozen Food Lot 2 - The Supply and Direct Delivery of Fresh Bread, Morning Good and Sweet Baked Products Lot 3 - The Supply and Direct Delivery of Fresh Non-Halal Meat Products The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

### Lot Information

Groceries and Frozen Food Products

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply and direct delivery of grocery and frozen food products to approximately 39 sites throughout the Authority. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between PS170,000 to PS204,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (PS680,000 to PS816,000 over 4 years). Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. The number of sites may also vary throughout the duration of the framework. Additional information: Tenderers must have the capability to deliver all products listed in the relevant lot to all required Authority sites at the frequency requested in the tender documentation.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Fresh Bread, Morning Goods & Sweet Baked Products

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply and direct delivery of fresh bread, morning goods and sweet baked products to approximately 13 sites throughout the Authority. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between PS30,000 to PS36,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (PS120,000 to PS144,000 over 4 years). Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. The number of sites may also vary throughout the duration of the framework. Additional information: Tenderers must have the capability to deliver all products listed in the relevant lot to all required Authority sites at the frequency requested in the tender documentation.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Fresh Non-Halal Meat Products

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply and direct delivery of fresh meat products to approximately 11 sites throughout the Authority. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between PS57,000 to PS68,400 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (PS228,000 to PS273,600 over 4 years). Tenderers should note, the value of the framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. The number of sites may also vary throughout the duration of the framework. Additional information: Tenderers must have the capability to deliver all products listed in the relevant lot to all required Authority sites at the frequency requested in the tender documentation.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050938-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The initial framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework does not exceed 48 months. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,233,600 |
| Lots value | £1,233,600 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,233,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DUNSTERS FARM; MORRIS QUALITY BAKERS; TREVORS WAREHOUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050938-2025
- 18 Feb 2025 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005534-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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