NEPO407 - Food Supply
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-06b7f9 · The Association of North East Councils Limited
Open until 7 December 2026, estimated value £200,000,000.
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Description
NEPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the supply and distribution of food and food-related products to participating Contracting Authorities. The Framework will support the delivery of food services across a range of establishments including schools, academies, care settings, civic facilities, leisure sites and other public sector environments. The Framework is structured across multiple Lots covering Multi-Temperature Food Supply, Fresh Produce, Fresh Meat, Milk and Dairy, and Food Concept Solutions. Suppliers will be required to provide reliable, compliant and fully managed supply arrangements, including ordering, delivery, account management, product sourcing and ongoing contract support. Products shall be supplied directly to individual establishments throughout the North East of England in accordance with agreed delivery schedules, service requirements and ordering arrangements. Suppliers shall maintain sufficient capacity, resilience and operational capability to meet fluctuating demand and support continuity of supply throughout the Framework term. The Framework is intended to support the evolving needs of Contracting Authorities. Suppliers will be expe…
Lots (11)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multi-Temperature (Ambient and Frozen Products) - Newcastle upon Tyne | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £32,000,000 |
| 2 | Multi-temperature (Ambient and Frozen Products) - Gateshead, Sunderland & South Tyneside | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £40,000,000 |
| 3 | Multi-Temperature (Ambient and Frozen Products) - Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £35,000,000 |
| 4 | Multi-Temperature (Ambient and Frozen Products) - North Tyneside & Northumberland | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £13,000,000 |
| 5 | Fresh Produce (Fruit, Vegetables and Short Life Products) | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £32,000,000 |
| 6 | Fresh Meat (Poultry, Beef and Meat Products) | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £18,000,000 |
| 7 | Nursery Milk - Direct Delivery | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £6,000,000 |
| 8 | Bulk Milk & Kitchen Milk | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £5,000,000 |
| 9 | Organic Milk | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £1,000,000 |
| 10 | Meal Concepts & Food to Go | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | £18,000,000 |
| 11 | Exception and Contingent Arrangements | 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products | — |
Award criteria
| Type | Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Quality | Quality | 45% |
| Quality | ESG | 5% |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 105134-2026 | 5 November 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 7 December 2026, 12:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £200,000,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is The Association of North East Councils Limited (United Kingdom).
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