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title: "NEPO407 Food & General Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efa6"
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# NEPO407 Food & General Provisions

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05efa6

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## Summary

The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the central purchasing body NEPO, oversees a procurement process for the NEPO407 Food & General Provisions contract. This involves the provision and distribution of food and other related supplies across the UK, with a particular focus on public-sector catering sites, such as schools and educational establishments. The procurement is at the award stage, with recent updates confirming its status. The contract period starts on 30th June 2026 and ends on 31st July 2027, with an estimated total value of £480 million. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the food and beverages industry (CPV code 15000000). NEPO has amended the contract to extend the framework due to the necessity of additional supplies, ensuring continuity for contracting authorities within the North East region and aligning the expiry with academic years to facilitate educational establishments' needs.

For businesses interested in expanding their reach in the public sector food distribution market, this tender offers significant opportunities. It caters predominantly to large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver substantial volumes across varied locations, given the extensive list of potential contracting authorities—from educational institutions to NHS bodies and local councils. The involvement of established suppliers like Bestway Wholesale Limited and Brake Bros Limited signifies the competitive nature of the tender, emphasizing the need for robust logistics and distribution networks. Small and medium enterprises may find prospects in niche offerings or specialised food services that align with NEPO's scope. Suppliers are encouraged to engage in the forthcoming market renewal discussions scheduled for early 2026 to position themselves for the restructured and anticipated future framework awards by 2027, ensuring they adapt to the evolving supply dynamics and leverage cost efficiencies. Registration for updates and engagement in proposal shaping is crucial for interested parties aiming to secure a foothold in this expansive and dynamic food supply framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Solution will provide for the supply and distribution of food and general provisions to a variety of Contracting Authority establishments on behalf of NEPO Member Authorities and NEPO Associate Members, including but not limited to, schools and other Public-Sector catering premises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080142-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BESTWAY WHOLESALE; BRAKE BROS; HOPWELLS; J FREEMAN AND SONS T/A FREEMAN CATERING BUTCHERS; JR HOLLAND FOOD SERVICES; REDBRIDGE PRODUCE AND FLOWERS LIMITED T/A TOTAL PRODUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080142-2025

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- https://www.ons.gov.uk/
- https://www.police.uk/forces/

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