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title: "NEPO502 Office Educational and Catering Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f60"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# NEPO502 Office Educational and Catering Supplies

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f60

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the NEPO502 Office Educational and Catering Supplies Framework Agreement, focusing on Lot 5 for Catering Disposables. The procurement was conducted on behalf of NEPO Member Authorities, operating under a selective method below the threshold within a framework agreement. This multi-lot, multi-supplier arrangement commenced on 1st May 2026, with the awarded contracts running until 30th April 2030. The main procurement category is goods, specifically catering supplies, with a total contract value of £30,000. Located in Sunderland, UKC23 region, this procurement caters to sub-central government public authorities. Key supplier involved is PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED.

This tender opens business growth opportunities for companies specialising in catering supplies and related kitchen equipment. Suppliers with strengths in delivering high-quality disposables and light kitchen equipment stand to benefit from partnering with public authority frameworks. The procurement's focus on a multi-supplier framework ensures diverse opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to compete and provide ongoing support to the NEPO Member Authorities. Businesses with expertise in the specified region and industry category will find this a valuable chance to expand their market presence.

## Notice

To continue to access the recently awarded iteration of the provision of NEPO502 Office Educational & Catering Supplies Framework Agreement. NEPOs re-procured iteration of the longstanding NEPO 502 Framework commenced with effect from the 1st May 2026 for a period of 48 months. This solution has been procured of behalf of NEPO Member Authorities consisting of a multi lot, multi-supplier provision. The solution has been ranked based on the overall Most Advantageous Tender with a Primary Supplier awarded and a Contingency Supplier to ensure sufficient availability in fulfilling requirements * Lot 5 - Catering Disposables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047171-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | PATTERSONS (BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39221000 - Kitchen equipment
- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047171-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047171-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pattersons.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-055cf1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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