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title: "Supply & Distribution of Various Foods"
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# Supply & Distribution of Various Foods

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051fdf

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and distribution of various foods with an award date of 22nd July 2026. The contracting authority, headquartered at Cumbria House, Carlisle, undertook this procurement using an open procedure aimed at securing food supplies for care homes, council sites, and schools within the Cumberland region. The framework agreement spans four lots: Fresh Meat & Fish, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Frozen Foods, and Groceries & Provisions. The awarded contract, valued at £4.5 million, covers the delivery period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, with the tender now in the 'award' stage.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the food supply chain, particularly those specialising in specific categories such as fresh produce, frozen goods, and groceries. Large suppliers like P.F.D. (Carlisle) Limited have already positioned themselves effectively, highlighting a suitable path for other businesses aiming for growth. Companies with robust distribution capabilities and competitive pricing structures stand to benefit from participating in such frameworks, tapping into a steady demand from public sector organisations across Cumberland.

## Notice

Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of various foods within the footprint of Cumberland Council, these foods will be suitable for Cumberland Care Sites, Cumberland Council Sites and Cumberland Council maintained non-chequebook schools which do not use third party School Meals providers. Cumberland Care sites currently consist of 8 Care Homes and 9 Day Centres. There are currently 75 maintained schools within they footprint of Cumberland Council. Only those schools which do not use a third-party school meals provider will be eligible to access the Framework, this currently applies to 31 schools but is subject to change. The number of schools who will access the Framework is not guaranteed as not all schools will choose to opt in. Schools that are eligible to use the framework will sign an access agreement allowing them to receive framework pricing and benefits however they will be wholly responsible for all framework transactions and will contract directly with the successful supplier(s). This contract will be tendered in 4 lots with each lot being awarded to one supplier. * Lot 1 - Fresh Meat & Fish * Lot 2 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables * Lot 3 - Frozen Foods * Lot 4 - Groceries & Provisions, including Fresh Milk, Fresh Bread & Morning Goods, Fresh Sandwich Fillings, Salads, Cooked Meats and Soft Drinks. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. The lots will be evaluated individually, and each lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute the full range of goods within the lot to all eligible sites within the footprint of Cumberland Council.

### Lot Information

Fresh Meat & Fish

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Frozen Foods

Groceries & Provisions

### Planning Information

Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of various Foods suitable for use by Cumberland Care Sites, Cumberland Council Sites and Cumberland Council maintained non-chequebook schools which do not use third party School Meals providers.
Distribution will be required to sites throughout the footprint of Cumberland Council.
This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots.
The lots will be evaluated individually and each lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute throughout the footprint of Cumberland Council.
The contract will be for a period of 4 years.
The Council will be carrying out an online session on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 10am to 11.00 to further outline the opportunity. This will be available for all prospective suppliers. Please confirm email addresses via the 'messaging area' on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) if you would like to secure a space, a maximum of 2 from each organisation. These must be received before Friday 10th April 2026 at 4.00pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069244-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,068,984 |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069244-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 10:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040419-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 13:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025176-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025044-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 07:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025506-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069244-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040419-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025176-2026
  19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025044-2026
  19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025506-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://pioneerfoods.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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