NEPO407 - Food Supply

Buyer

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)

Estimated value

£200m

Location

North East; North West

Deadline

7 December 2026

Published

5 November 2026

Category

Animal products, meat and meat products

Trade

Catering and food

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

NEPO seeks a multi-supplier framework to supply and distribute food products to schools, care settings, and other public sector establishments across the North East of England. Bidders must select from five specific lots covering areas like fresh produce and dairy, and provide fully managed supply arrangements including ordering, delivery, and account management.

Description from the notice

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.