---
title: "NEPO407 Food and General Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b731"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# NEPO407 Food and General Provisions

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b731

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by The Association of North East Councils Limited, also known as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), involves the establishment of a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for the provision of food and general provisions. This tender, titled "NEPO407 Food and General Provisions," falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, and is geographically focused on the UKC region in the United Kingdom. Currently, in the planning stage, the procurement follows an open procedure and is scheduled for a contract period starting on 1st August 2027 and ending on 31st July 2031. The planned value of this procurement is £240 million gross, with a significant part of the supply designated for schools and other public sector catering premises. Key dates include the expected future notice date on 21st September 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and distribution of food and related products, especially those catering to public sector clients. The open procurement method suggests that the process is accessible to a wide range of suppliers, with a specific suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses that can provide competitive solutions within this sector may benefit from long-term growth and strengthened relationships with NEPO Member Authorities. This procurement allows companies to engage in a framework agreement, providing recurring revenue streams and potential expansion in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework for the provision of Food & General Provisions, for a contract period of 48 months. The Solution will provide for the supply and distribution of food and general provisions to a variety of Contracting Authority establishments on behalf of NEPO Member Authorities, including but not limited to, schools and other Public-Sector catering premises

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057206-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 13:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057206-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057206-2026
  17th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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