Buyer Name: London Borough of Havering
Buyer Address: Town Hall, Romford, UKI52, RM13BB, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Rebecca Nippress
Contact Email: rebecca.nippress@havering.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1708434017
Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
36040000.0 GBP
36040000.0 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 17:06
04 Feb 2026, 17:06
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
goods
goods
CPV
03142500 - Eggs
03142500 - Eggs
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd, JJ Food Service Ltd
Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd, JJ Food Service Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
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.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 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 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.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Questions
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost
Contracts
Contract Title: Frozen food and groceries
Awards
Award Title: Frozen food and groceries
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