Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Havering
Town Hall
Romford
RM13BB
Contact
Rebecca Nippress
rebecca.nippress@havering.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1708434017
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework
Reference number
ITTH155
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £36,040,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15897200 - Canned goods
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Main site or place of performance
Schools, academies, and council premises across the London Boroughs of Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Thurrock Unitary, and other areas as required.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-005430
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
10489
Title
Frozen food and groceries
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Ridley Foodservice Ltd
Bury St Edmunds
IP30 9ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH14 - Suffolk
Companies House
00148692
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £36,040,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
10490
Title
Frozen food and groceries
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JJ Food Service Ltd
Enfield
EN3 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI54 - Enfield
Companies House
02330996
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £36,040,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £36,040,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom