---
title: "Provision of Frozen Food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058330"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058330.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-19"
---

# Provision of Frozen Food

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058330

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of frozen food under Lot 3 of the NEPO 407 framework. The contract, valued at £2,450,000 excluding VAT, runs from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2027. The procurement followed a selective method, demonstrating a competitive environment, and falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" within the region of Sunderland, United Kingdom. The awarding of this contract was finalised on 18th August 2025, after an initial announcement earlier in August, highlighting the council's proactive approach in securing essential goods.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food production and supply, particularly those with capabilities in the frozen food sector. Large-scale suppliers or those with experience in public sector frameworks would find this contract especially beneficial for expanding their footprint in the governmental food supply chain. Such contracts not only enhance a company's profile within the public domain but also ensure sustained revenue over multiple years, adding significant stability and growth potential for established businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the public procurement market.

## 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/049739-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | £2,450,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,450,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 19 Aug 2025 at 09:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049739-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 10:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046826-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049739-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046826-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://pioneerfoods.co.uk
- 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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