Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

A Contract Award Notice
by LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Supply)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£36M
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
04 Feb 2026
Delivery
To 14 Jan 2030 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Schools, academies, and council premises across the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Thurrock Unitary, and other areas as required

Geochart for 2 buyers and 2 suppliers

2 buyers

2 suppliers

Description

The London Borough of Havering, on behalf of various local authorities, has established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries. This framework will support members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, with participation open to additional London Boroughs. Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. The contract value is an estimated value based on all members of PAL Catering Group estimated spend across the duration of the contract. This is a call off arrangement, there is no minimum financial commitment, and the actual cost will vary depending upon demand.

Total Quantity or Scope

• Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. The contract value is indicative, and is based on the estimated spend across PALs Catering Group members. This is a call off arrangement, there is no minimum financial commitment, and the actual cost will vary depending upon demand.

Award Detail

1 Thomas Ridley Foodservice (Bury St Edmunds)
  • Frozen food and groceries
  • Reference: 10489
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £36,040,000
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 JJ Food Service (Enfield)
  • Frozen food and groceries
  • Reference: 10490
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £36,040,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Quality Questions 20.0
Social Value 10.0
Cost 70.0

CPV Codes

  • 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
  • 03142500 - Eggs
  • 15229000 - Frozen fish products
  • 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
  • 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
  • 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
  • 15897200 - Canned goods
  • 15982000 - Soft drinks

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Reference

  • FTS 010195-2026

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