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Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

London Borough of Havering · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 00:18.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£36m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
5 Nov 2025
Award ID
010195-2026-10489-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 00148692
Location
Bury St Edmunds, UKH14, IP30 9ND, United Kingdom

JJ Food Service Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£36m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
5 Nov 2025
Award ID
010195-2026-10490-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 02330996
Location
Enfield, UKI54, EN3 7XY, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV15000000 — Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
  • CPV03142500 — Eggs
  • CPV15229000 — Frozen fish products
  • CPV15331170 — Frozen vegetables
  • CPV15550000 — Assorted dairy products
  • CPV15810000 — Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
  • CPV15897200 — Canned goods
  • CPV15982000 — Soft drinks

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ITTH155
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
15000000
Description
Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Questions
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Cost
Type
cost
Description
70

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
03142500
Description
Eggs
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15229000
Description
Frozen fish products
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
15331170
Description
Frozen vegetables
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
15550000
Description
Assorted dairy products
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
15810000
Description
Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
15897200
Description
Canned goods
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
15982000
Description
Soft drinks

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI52

Delivery Location

Description
Schools, academies, and council premises across the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Thurrock Unitary, and other areas as required.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
London Borough of Havering
Id
GB-FTS-173567

Identifier

Legal Name
London Borough of Havering
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Address

Street Address
Town Hall
Locality
Romford
Region
UKI52
Postal Code
RM13BB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Rebecca Nippress
Telephone
+44 1708434017

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd
Id
GB-COH-00148692

Identifier

Legal Name
Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd
Id
00148692
Scheme
GB-COH

Address

Locality
Bury St Edmunds
Region
UKH14
Postal Code
IP30 9ND
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
JJ Food Service Ltd
Id
GB-COH-02330996

Identifier

Legal Name
JJ Food Service Ltd
Id
02330996
Scheme
GB-COH

Address

Locality
Enfield
Region
UKI54
Postal Code
EN3 7XY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 4
Name
Royal Courts of Justice
Id
GB-FTS-537

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts of Justice

Address

Street Address
The Strand
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
010195-2026-10489-1
Title
Frozen food and groceries
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-00148692
Name
Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd
Award 2
Id
010195-2026-10490-2
Title
Frozen food and groceries
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02330996
Name
JJ Food Service Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
010195-2026-10489-1
Award ID
010195-2026-10489-1
Title
Frozen food and groceries
Status
active
Date Signed
5 Nov 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
36,040,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
010195-2026-10490-2
Award ID
010195-2026-10490-2
Title
Frozen food and groceries
Status
active
Date Signed
5 Nov 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
36,040,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Romford · UKI52 · RM13BB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI52

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 010195-2026award, contract ·