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title: "Provision of Food Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051884"
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# Provision of Food Supply

Buyer: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051884

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## Summary

The Academies for Character and Excellence has completed the procurement for the "Provision of Food Supply", focusing on securing high-quality and fresh local ingredients for its school catering services. The contracting process concluded on 4th November 2025, and the contract's award stage began from 1st September 2025 for an initial term of three years, with potential extensions in 12-month increments. Operated under an open procedure, the procurement primarily focuses on the supply of goods within the education sector across the United Kingdom, with operative regions including UKK2 and UKK4. Key suppliers involved include Savona Foodservice Ltd and Redbridge Produce & Flowers Limited, delivering varied categories under lots titled Fresh Meats, Frozen, Dry, Ambient and Dairy, and Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in high-quality, fresh, and locally sourced food products, particularly those complying with Government Buying Standards. By aligning with this initiative, suppliers in the agricultural, food production, and distribution sectors can secure long-term business growth by contributing to the healthy and sustainable food offerings for educational institutions. The successful suppliers are expected to support the Trust’s mission in providing nutritious, value-for-money meals, fostering potential partnerships with businesses capable of meeting stringent quality control and supply chain management standards in the provision of these essential food services.

## Notice

The contract is for a food supply provision that will provide high quality and fresh, local ingredients and food stuffs for the school catering provision in accordance with the service specification and the associated tender documents. The Trust was looking for suppliers that can provide locally sourced, fresh, high quality and value for money products to enable school catering teams to create fresh and healthy school meals for pupils and staff. The Tenderer is required to work in partnership with the Trust, offering clear lines of communication and ensuring cohesion with the roles and responsibilities as identified in Document 2. Specification of Requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Fresh Meats

The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents. To meet the Minimum Conditions of Participation for this contract, the Contractor will have the following accreditations in place: a. Red Tractor - to give the Trust assurance that the entire food chain meets high standards that exceed minimum UK welfare requirements, ensuring ethical sourcing and quality control. b. EBLEX (AHDB Beef and Lamb - to integrate Quality Standard beef and lamb into school menus and provide the Trust assurance of traceability, animal welfare, food safety and quality assurance. c. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) - to give assurance that menus will contain seafood that is sustainably sourced, aligning with national food standards and educational initiatives.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 2 - Frozen, Dry, Ambient and Dairy

The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents. The Trust desires that Contractors have in place the BRCGS - Global Standard for Food Safety accreditation or equivalent (SALSA, ISO 22000) that will give the Trust assurance that the Contractor's food production site: a. Implements robust food safety systems (e.g., HACCP) b. Has comprehensive traceability c. Follows legal and customer safety requirements d. Operates under hygienic and controlled conditions

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 3 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071062-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,020,000 |
| Lots value | £2,020,000 |
| Awards value | £1,640,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,640,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE |
| Additional buyers | ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER & EXCELLENCE; PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS; SAVONA FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15119000 - Various meats
- 15130000 - Meat products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15893000 - Dry goods
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 19:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071062-2025
- 19 Aug 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049947-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 11:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023167-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071062-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049947-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023167-2025
  20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://dole.co.uk
- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- http://www.savona.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93643&B=
- https://www.acexcellence.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.phplaw.co.uk

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