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title: "Grocery, Frozen and Chilled"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a54b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Grocery, Frozen and Chilled

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a54b

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, has successfully completed a direct procurement process titled "Grocery, Frozen and Chilled". This contract involves supplying a variety of frozen and chilled food products essential for the university's in-house catering services. The procurement, categorized under "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products", was awarded to BFS Group Limited. The contract commenced on 8th June 2026 and will continue until 7th June 2028. This procurement, conducted as a direct award, was chosen to maintain operational efficiency and ensure continuity without the necessity of transitioning to a new supplier, which would incur disproportionate costs and service interruptions.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, primarily for large-scale suppliers experienced in the goods category of food and beverages. With a substantial contract value of £1,416,666, it creates potential for both financial growth and long-term partnership with a prominent educational institution. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses capable of sustaining a consistent supply to support institutional catering operations, thereby enhancing their market presence and leveraging their supply chain capabilities.

## Notice

The supply of grocery provisions, comprising a range of frozen and chilled food products to support the operation of the University's in-house catering outlets.

### Procurement Information

To maintain operational efficiency and consistency across campus catering services while supporting established processes, pricing, and service delivery. Transitioning to alternative supplier at this time would require disproportionate cost and resource, with potential disruption to service continuity and financial stability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059039-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,416,666 |
| Contracts value | £1,416,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059039-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 07:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049341-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 07:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049339-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059039-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049341-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049339-2026
  27th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uea.ac.uk
- http://www.bidfood.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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