Estimated Value
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Deadline
Not specified
Published
29 May 2026
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Overview
The Vale of Glamorgan Council intends to establish a Framework for the supply and delivery of frozen foods to be delivered to various commercial kitchens located in the Vale of Glamorgan. The scope of the Framework will include the provision of frozen foods and will also require products that meet a range of dietary and nutritional needs, including low-fat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
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The Vale of Glamorgan Council wants to set up a long-term supplier agreement (called a Framework) for delivering frozen foods to multiple commercial kitchens across their area. The supplier needs to provide a wide range of frozen food products that cater to different dietary needs like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-fat options.
Requirements
- Ability to supply and deliver frozen foods to multiple locations across Vale of Glamorgan
- Products must meet low-fat dietary requirements
- Products must meet vegetarian dietary requirements
- Products must meet vegan dietary requirements
- Products must meet gluten-free dietary requirements
- Products must meet nutritional standards (specific standards not detailed in this notice — check full tender documents)
- Suitable cold chain/refrigerated delivery capability
- No specific certifications mentioned in this notice — check full tender documents for food safety and hygiene requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply frozen food products to multiple council commercial kitchens
- Provide low-fat frozen food options
- Provide vegetarian frozen food options
- Provide vegan frozen food options
- Provide gluten-free frozen food options
- Deliver products maintaining correct frozen temperatures
- Meet nutritional and dietary specification requirements across all product ranges
How to Read This Tender
- 1A 'Framework' is not a single order — it's a pre-approved supplier agreement that the council will use to buy from you over time (usually 2-4 years). You're bidding to be on their approved list, not for one specific delivery.
- 2The notice mentions 'various commercial kitchens' but doesn't specify how many locations, volumes, or which council services (schools, care homes, etc.). Get the full tender documents to understand the scale and frequency of deliveries you'd need to handle.
- 3Dietary requirements are a major focus here — this is likely for schools, care homes, or community services. You'll need to show you can reliably supply products meeting all four dietary categories (low-fat, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free). Check if you need certified suppliers or test results.
- 4Look carefully in the full documents for: minimum order quantities, delivery frequency and timeframes, storage/packaging standards, pricing structure (fixed or variable), and contract length.
- 5Food supply contracts often include quality audits, product testing, or certification checks — budget time to understand these requirements before bidding.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small frozen food supplier, check whether you can meet all four dietary categories yourself or if you need to partner with other suppliers (subcontracting or consortium approach). Some councils prefer single-supplier simplicity; others welcome consortiums.
- Social value and local sourcing often score points in council tenders. If you source from local Welsh producers or employ locally, highlight this — it can give you an edge over larger national competitors.
- Volume and delivery logistics are critical for frozen goods — clarify upfront whether you have refrigerated vehicles and capacity to handle multi-location delivery. If not, partnering with a logistics company or larger distributor might be necessary.
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Vale of Glamorgan CouncilKey Dates
Published
29 May 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
UK1
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