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NEPO407 - Food Supply

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
7 Dec 2026
Published
5 Nov 2026
Estimated value
£200m
Contract start
1 Aug 2027
Contract end
31 Jul 2031
Location
Gateshead, North East England
Notice type
UK4

Overview

NEPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the supply and distribution of food and food-related products to participating Contracting Authorities. The Framework will support the delivery of food services across a range of establishments including schools, academies, care settings, civic facilities, leisure sites and other public sector environments.

The Framework is structured across multiple Lots covering Multi-Temperature Food Supply, Fresh Produce, Fresh Meat, Milk and Dairy, and Food Concept Solutions. Suppliers will be required to provide reliable, compliant and fully managed supply arrangements, including ordering, delivery, account management, product sourcing and ongoing contract support.

Products shall be supplied directly to individual establishments throughout the North East of England in accordance with agreed delivery schedules, service requirements and ordering arrangements. Suppliers shall maintain sufficient capacity, resilience and operational capability to meet fluctuating demand and support continuity of supply throughout the Framework term.

The Framework is intended to support the evolving needs of Contracting Authorities. Suppliers will be expected to work collaboratively with NEPO and participating authorities to support changing demand profiles, product innovation, nutritional standards, sustainability objectives and future legislative or regulatory requirements.

What the buyer wants

  • Animal products, meat and meat productsCPV 15100000
  • Prepared and preserved fishCPV 15200000
  • Fruit, vegetables and related productsCPV 15300000
  • Animal or vegetable oils and fatsCPV 15400000
  • Dairy productsCPV 15500000
  • Grain mill products, starches and starch productsCPV 15600000
  • Miscellaneous food productsCPV 15800000
  • Non-alcoholic beveragesCPV 15980000

About the buyer

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) has published 9 tender notices since 7 Nov 2023, with a combined advertised value of £26.1bn. 2 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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