Provision of Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Foods
City of Doncaster CouncilEstimated Value
£0 – £7,200,000
Deadline
17 November 2025
Published
3 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Provision of Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Foods via framework DPS 000985 UK New Food Deal, Category 12 - Multiple Product Category Mix
AI Analysis
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The UK government is seeking suppliers to provide a mix of ambient (room temperature), chilled, and frozen food products through an existing framework agreement called the UK New Food Deal. This is an open supplier list where multiple businesses can be approved to deliver food to government organisations.
Requirements
- Must be able to supply ambient, chilled, and frozen food products
- Must be registered on or approved to join framework DPS 000985 (UK New Food Deal)
- Must meet food safety and hygiene standards required by UK government procurement
- Must be able to deliver across the specified geographic region(s)
- Must have appropriate food handling, storage, and temperature control capabilities
- Check full tender documents for insurance, accreditation, and environmental/social value requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply a varied mix of food products across three temperature categories: ambient shelf-stable items, chilled products (2-8°C), and frozen goods (-18°C or below)
- Deliver orders to government departments, schools, hospitals, or other public sector organisations as specified
- Maintain consistent product quality, freshness, and food safety standards throughout the supply chain
- Provide invoicing, stock management support, and likely online ordering system access
- Meet delivery schedules and minimum order quantities set by the framework
- Maintain traceability and provide food safety documentation as required
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a framework agreement, not a single contract — once approved, you're on an approved list and organisations can order from you. You don't win a fixed contract value upfront.
- 2Look for 'Category 12 - Multiple Product Category Mix' details in the full documents — this tells you exactly which food types and product ranges are needed (e.g. fresh produce, dairy, bakery, dry goods).
- 3Check if this is 'open' (anyone can apply) or 'closed' (only existing suppliers) — the term 'DPS' means Dynamic Purchasing System, which is typically open but verify this.
- 4Search the documents for minimum order values, delivery frequency, lead times, and geographic coverage — these affect whether your business can realistically fulfil orders.
- 5Review pricing and margin expectations carefully — framework food supply often involves tight margins; check if there are volume commitments or price adjustment clauses.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a specialist in one food category (e.g. organic produce or artisan bakery), consider bidding as a sub-supplier or forming a consortium with a larger distributor who handles the full product range — you don't have to supply everything yourself.
- Check the social value and environmental criteria in the tender — government food contracts increasingly score points for local sourcing, sustainability, reduced packaging, or nutritional standards. Building these into your proposal can improve your chances.
- Confirm your cold chain and logistics capacity before bidding: you'll need proper refrigerated storage and transport for chilled/frozen goods. If you're currently ambient-only, factor in the cost of upgrading or subcontracting cold storage.
Award Details
SYSCO GB LIMITED
£7,200,000
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City of Doncaster CouncilKey Dates
Published
3 June 2026
Submission deadline
17 November 2025
Notice type
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