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title: "Fresh, Chilled and Quick-Frozen Meat 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# Fresh, Chilled and Quick-Frozen Meat 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2

Buyer: ST HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605db

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by St Helens Council, focused on acquiring "Fresh, Chilled and Quick-Frozen Meat 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2," which falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. This procurement is located in the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKD71. The process has reached the award stage as of 14 January 2026, with significant contracts already signed, spanning from 1 November 2025 to 31 July 2026. The procurement method employed was direct and below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition, and the main procurement category was goods. The contract, valued at £158,000 net (with a gross value of £189,600), has been awarded to HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED, a large supplier based in Criccieth.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the distribution and supply of food products, especially those capable of providing goods within the parameters set by public sector contracts. Large enterprises or those with substantial experience in handling bulk orders of fresh and quick-frozen food supplies might find such opportunities particularly lucrative. Given the direct procurement method, businesses that maintain close relationships with public sector buyers or have been pre-qualified as reliable suppliers could have an advantage in securing similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Fresh, Chilled and Quick-Frozen Meat 1114 - YPO Food Deal 2 Lot 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003173-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £158,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARLECH FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003173-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003173-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.harlech.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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