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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£4,500,000

Supply & Distribution of Various Foods

Published
Published 23 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 26 May 2026
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Overview

Cumberland Council awarded a contract worth £4.5 million to P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED on 21 July 2026 for the supply and distribution of various foods to Cumberland Care Sites, Council sites, and eligible maintained schools across the council area. The procurement was structured in four lots (fresh meat and fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen foods, and groceries and provisions), with each lot awarded to a single supplier responsible for full distribution across all eligible sites.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£4,500,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 May 2025
Questions by
15 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,500,000
Award date
21 July 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2030
Winner
  • P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    22 July 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    1 May 2026

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  3. Planning Update

    19 March 2026

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  4. Prior Information Notice

    19 March 2026

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  5. Prior Information Notice

    23 May 2025

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