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NEPO407 - Frozen Food

Awarded to JJ FOOD SERVICE LIMITED, P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED, Sysco GB Limited

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED(buyer)

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Published 1 July 2025
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Overview

The Association of North East Councils Limited established a framework for the provision of frozen food to contracting authorities in the North East, with delivery to education establishments including primary and secondary schools and council-operated sites. The framework was awarded on 1 July 2025 to JJ Food Service Limited, P.F.D. (Carlisle) Limited, and Sysco GB Limited, with a total value of £20 million. The framework enables suppliers to provide concurrent deliveries across the region aligned to contracting authorities' schedules, supporting allergen requirements, school food standards compliance, and individual dietary needs.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
1 July 2025
Classification (CPV)
Animal products, meat and meat productsPrepared and preserved fishFruit, vegetables and related productsAnimal or vegetable oils and fatsDairy productsGrain mill products, starches and starch products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£20,000,000
Award date
1 July 2025
Contract period
17 July 2025 → 17 July 2027
Contract length
2 years
Winners
  • JJ FOOD SERVICE LIMITED
  • P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED
  • Sysco GB Limited

This contract ends on 17 July 2027.

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Market context

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£450,356

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THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED in the last 12 months

9

contracts awarded, worth £14,080,500,000 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    8 July 2025

  2. Contract

    2 July 2025

  3. Contract

    1 July 2025

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