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title: "Framework for the Provision of Milk and Dairy Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efa7"
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# Framework for the Provision of Milk and Dairy Products

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05efa7

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## Summary

The Association of North East Councils Limited, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is overseeing a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Provision of Milk and Dairy Products." This initiative is classified under the goods category, specifically focussing on milk products. The framework covers the supply and direct delivery of milk and dairy products, primarily to kitchens and educational establishments across the North East region of the UK. As of December 2025, the procurement stage is in the award update and contract update phases. The framework contract, valued at £9.5 million, is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 and end on 31st July 2027, with an amendment extending the original end date by over a year due to the necessity of additional supplies.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in the milk and dairy sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The framework is designed to support educational institutions, care facilities, and council-operated sites, creating a stable demand for these products. Businesses capable of providing efficient distribution to meet stringent educational and dietary requirements are well-positioned to compete. Suppliers are encouraged to engage with NEPO for insights into shaping future iterations of the framework that aim to accommodate market dynamics and promote long-term efficiencies. Interested parties should register for updates at www.open-uk.org, with market engagement anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2026, leading to a new framework award in the first quarter of 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Framework Contract Award for the Provision and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Products. The Framework will cover the supply and direct delivery of Milk and Dairy Products to Kitchens and School establishments in order to fulfil the requirements associated with Milk provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080143-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2017 |
| 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 | £9,500,000 |

## 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACORN DAIRY; EMBLETON HALL DAIRIES; FP PROCESSING; GREENCROFT MILK SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15510000 - Milk and cream
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15511300 - Skimmed milk
- 15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk
- 15511500 - Full-cream milk

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080143-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx
- http://apps.education-ni.gov.uk/appinstitutes/default.aspx
- http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/
- http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/About_us/Regulation/Registering_charities_index.aspx
- http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsroom/factsandfigures/housingplanning1/facts/socialhousing/?id=1822644
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
- http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml
- http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
- http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs
- http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/
- http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/
- http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=7175736
- http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home.htm
- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissable-users
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.oscr.org.uk/
- http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
- http://www.police.uk/forces.htm
- http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
- http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:263403-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact
- https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/

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