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Provision of Food Supply

Awarded to REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS LIMITED, SAVONA FOODSERVICE LTD

THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE(buyer)

Published
Published 20 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 20 June 2025

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Overview

The Academies for Character and Excellence procured food supply provision for school catering, requiring locally sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food staffs in accordance with their service specification. The contract, valued at £2,020,000, was awarded on 14 August 2025 to Redbridge Produce & Flowers Limited and Savona Foodservice Ltd. Suppliers were expected to work in partnership with the Trust to ensure clear communication and deliver healthy meals for pupils and staff.

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Lots (3)

  • Lot 1 – Fresh Meats

    The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents. To meet the Minimum Conditions of Participation for this contract, the Contractor will have the following accreditations in place: a. Red Tractor – to give the Trust assurance that the entire food chain meets high standards that exceed minimum UK welfare requirements, ensuring ethical sourcing and quality control. b. EBLEX (AHDB Beef and Lamb – to integrate Quality Standard beef and lamb into school menus and provide the Trust assurance of traceability, animal welfare, food safety and quality assurance. c. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) – to give assurance that menus will contain seafood that is sustainably sourced, aligning with national food standards and educational initiatives.

    £380,000Won by SAVONA FOODSERVICE LTD
  • Lot 2 – Frozen, Dry, Ambient and Dairy

    The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents. The Trust desires that Contractors have in place the BRCGS – Global Standard for Food Safety accreditation or equivalent (SALSA, ISO 22000) that will give the Trust assurance that the Contractor’s food production site: a. Implements robust food safety systems (e.g., HACCP) b. Has comprehensive traceability c. Follows legal and customer safety requirements d. Operates under hygienic and controlled conditions

    £1,260,000Won by SAVONA FOODSERVICE LTD
  • Lot 3 – Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

    The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents.

    £380,000Won by REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£2,020,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 May 2025
Questions by
30 May 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
VegetablesFruit vegetablesFood, beverages, tobacco and related productsVarious meatsFrozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meatFrozen fishFrozen fish productsFrozen crustaceans+9 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,020,000
Award date
14 August 2025
Contract period
1 September 2025 → 31 August 2028
Winners
  • REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS LIMITED
  • SAVONA FOODSERVICE LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    4 November 2025

  2. Contract

    19 August 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    20 May 2025

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