Commercial tools

83_25 Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods

• Framework (PCR2015)

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• Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04a5e6
• Lead contracting authority: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV)

Procurement URL

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Contents

Overview

Commercial tool description

This ESPO framework provides access to a wide range of delivered ambient, chilled, frozen and fresh food produce - including meat, poultry, fish, cheese and dairy, bakery items, dry and canned goods, drinks, fresh fruit, vegetables, salads and more.

Suppliers can support your in-house catering operation manage costs effectively with recipe and menu suggestions that are delicious, varied, and nutritious.

Key details

• Commercial tool status: Active
• Maximum fee charged to suppliers: 2%
• Available to other contracting authorities: Yes
• Contracting authorities that may use the tool: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal
• Award method when using the tool: Either with or without competition
• Special regime:
  No special regime

Lot details

Lot description

This lot encompasses a comprehensive selection of everyday ambient and chilled groceries, including fresh fruit and vegetables. Products include but are not limited to ambient, chilled and fresh: milk and dairy products, eggs, fresh or cooked poultry and meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, fats and oils, flour and baking ingredients, pasta, rice, grains, lentils and pulses, confectionery and snacks, biscuits, vinegar based products, canned fish, canned fruit, canned meat, canned vegetables, cooking and savoury sauces, pastes, gravies and stock, dried fruit and nuts, breakfast cereals, herbs and spices, condiments, chilled fillings, soft drinks, juices and waters, hot and cold beverages, teas and coffees.

Lot status

Active

Lot start date

1 August 2025

Lot end date

31 July 2027

Contract delivery locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot CPV classifications

• 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Suppliers

01 Ambient, Chilled and Fresh Foods

Supplier name
Arthur David Food With Service Ltd
Bestway Wholesale Ltd
BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood
Blakemore Foodservice
Brook Street Foodservice
Castell Howell Foods Ltd
Collins Fresh Produce Ltd
Creed Foodservice
Crowndale Foodservices Ltd
Dole Foodservice
Harlech Foodservice
HN Nuttall Ltd
Hunts Food Group Ltd
Jollofe Ltd
Savona Foodservice South West
Sysco GB Limited
Thomas Ridley Foodservice
Trevors Foodservice
Turner Price Ltd

02 Frozen Foods

Supplier name
BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood
Blakemore Foodservice
Brook Street Foodservice
Castell Howell Foods Ltd
Creed Foodservice
Crowndale Foodservices Ltd
Harlech Foodservice
HN Nuttall Ltd
Hunts Food Group Ltd
Jollofe Ltd
N.H.Case Ltd.
Savona Foodservice South West
Sysco GB Limited
Thomas Ridley Foodservice
Trevors Foodservice
Turner Price Ltd
Yearsley Food Limited

03 Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen Foods

Supplier name
BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood
Blakemore Foodservice
Brook Street Foodservice
Castell Howell Foods Ltd
Creed Foodservice
Crowndale Foodservices Ltd
Harlech Foodservice
HN Nuttall Ltd
Hunts Food Group Ltd
Jollofe Ltd
Savona Foodservice South West
Sysco GB Limited
Thomas Ridley Foodservice
Trevors Foodservice
Turner Price Ltd

04 Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

Supplier name
AG Axton & Sons (Wholesale) Ltd
Arthur David Food With Service Ltd
BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood
Blakemore Foodservice
Brook Street Foodservice
Castell Howell Foods Ltd
Collins Fresh Produce Ltd
Country Fresh Foods
Creed Foodservice
Crowndale Foodservices Ltd
Dole Foodservice
Field Supplies (Etwall) Ltd
Fresh Connect
Hunts Food Group Ltd
NCB Foodservice Ltd
Savona Foodservice South West
Start Fresh Ltd
Sysco GB Limited
Thomas Ridley Foodservice
Turner Price Ltd