Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework
About This Opportunity
London Borough of Havering United Kingdom: Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework. Supplies contract awarded, agriculture & food security. Awarded to Thomas.
This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security sector, with a focus on Fisheries and Food Processing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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.
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 4, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 010195-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About London Borough of Havering
London Borough of Havering has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 31 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by London Borough of Havering in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd was awarded the contract for £36,040,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 010195-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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