---
title: "Supply of Ambient, Chilled and Frozen Products (including Soft Beverages)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a289"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Supply of Ambient, Chilled and Frozen Products (including Soft Beverages)

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a289

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council is in the planning stage of procuring a contract for the supply of ambient, chilled, and frozen products, including soft beverages. This opportunity falls under the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' industry category and covers the United Kingdom as the delivery location, specifically the UKE2 region. The procurement is conducted through a selective process as an award under a framework, with key dates indicating that the contract period will begin on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2032, with a potential extension until 31st March 2034. The estimated contract value is £21,000,000, including VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs, given the suitability provision for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses dealing in food supply chains, particularly those specializing in ambient, chilled, and frozen goods, are well-suited to compete, as the tender seeks competitive bids under a framework agreement. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to establish and reinforce relationships with a sub-central government authority, potentially paving the way for long-term collaboration and business expansion within the public sector. Prospective bidders are encouraged to prepare for the selective procurement method, ensuring their offerings align closely with the council's requirements.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Ambient, Chilled and Frozen Products (including Soft Beverages).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048376-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 07:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048376-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048376-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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