---
title: "Provision of Frozen Food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058279"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058279.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058279.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
---

# Provision of Frozen Food

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058279

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Frozen Food," under the classification of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. This opportunity falls within the public authority sub-central government category with the procurement taking place in Sunderland, United Kingdom (UKC23 region). The procurement stage is at the tender cancellation, due to an error in the contract value figure, which means the original notice will be re-published. The contract, initially awarded on 6th August 2025, was to commence on 18th August 2025 and run until 17th August 2027, but has now been cancelled and will be revised. 

For businesses in the frozen food supply industry, particularly large entities, this tender represents a chance to engage with local government procurement and cater to public sector requirements. The procurement method was selective, awarded under a framework, specifically Lot 3 of the NEPO 407 Frozen Food framework, suggesting a competitive bidding process. P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED was initially selected, implying that similar large-scale suppliers with robust logistical capabilities and prior experience in public sector frameworks could find significant growth opportunities by competing for such contracts. With the notice slated for republication, businesses should prepare to respond promptly to the revised opportunity.

## Notice

Award of contract via Lot 3 of the NEPO 407 Frozen Food framework to Sunderland City Council for the provision of frozen food.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046815-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 7 Aug 2025 at 10:10 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046815-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 12:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046526-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046815-2025
  7th August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046526-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0556f5
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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