Scope
Reference
CPU 6172
Description
Nottingham City Council intends to enter into an agreement with up to four suitably qualified contractors to supply and deliver Frozen Food and Groceries. Deliveries will be made to multiple Nottingham City Council Establishments within the city boundary.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,360,000 excluding VAT
- £10,032,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 30 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 March 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
As decided by the council
Main procurement category
Goods
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 Frozen & Refrigerated Food
Description
Lot 1 will cover 'Frozen & Refrigerated Food' which is defined as any food product purchased that must be stored in a freezer or a refrigerator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,786,666 excluding VAT
- £3,344,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Groceries
Description
Lot 2 will cover Groceries which is defined as any food product purchased that must be stored in a food cupboard.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,786,667 excluding VAT
- £3,344,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Fresh Meat
Description
Supply of Fresh Meat
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,786,667 excluding VAT
- £3,344,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 Frozen & Refrigerated Food
Lot 2. Lot 2 Groceries
Lot 3. Fresh Meat
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 March 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
Nottingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGG-1891-TDCX
Loxley House, Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Website: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government