---
title: "BCCET In-house Catering Services - Fresh and Cooked Meat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a153"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-24"
---

# BCCET In-house Catering Services - Fresh and Cooked Meat

Buyer: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a153

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, located in Houghton Le Spring, UKC23 region, and focused on the provision of fresh and cooked meat under the title "BCCET In-house Catering Services - Fresh and Cooked Meat." The procurement was categorised under school catering services within the services industry. This contract, now at the award stage, was concluded with Freeman Butchers on 9 June 2025 for a total value of £1,000,000. The contract spans 36 months starting from 1 September 2025, with an option for two 12-month extensions. The procurement process operated under a selective method using a restricted procedure, with an emphasis on quality and price, through the YPO Framework 00985, specifically targeting fresh and cooked meat services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in school catering services, especially those specialising in meat supply. Companies capable of delivering high-quality products, effective service management, and operational efficiency would be well-suited to such contracts. Additional focus on sustainability and meeting specified criteria presents further opportunities for businesses to enhance their growth by aligning with ethical and operational standards expected by public sector buyers. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Freeman Butchers, which operate within the realm of public catering and food supply, could benefit significantly from exploring similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has awarded a further competition for the provision of fresh and cooked meat through the YPO Framework 00985, UK Food Deal DPS, Category 7 - Fresh and Cooked Meat.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has awarded a further competition for the provision of fresh and cooked meat through the YPO Framework 00985, UK Food Deal DPS, Category 7 - Fresh and Cooked Meat.

Options: The contract has a minimum term of 36 months from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2029, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059361-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | HOUGHTON LE SPRING |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH4 5QY |
| 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 | Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEMAN BUTCHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059361-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://bccet.org.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:387006-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.judiciary.uk/you-and-the-judiciary/going-to-court/high-court/

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