Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce
Estimated Value
Up to £160,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
29 May 2026
Type
goods
Overview
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. It is anticipated that the scope of the products covered under the framework will include but is not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, brown bread, white bread, pittas, wraps, potato scones, cakes, pastries, baguettes, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn, beef, lamb, pork, poultry, prepared products, cooked meats and fresh fish.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.
Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed, and is therefore subject to change. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce.
Additional details
Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.
Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce.
Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.
Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce.
Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed, and is therefore subject to change.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.
Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce.
Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed, and is therefore subject to change.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
The UK Foodhall Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 18 Aug 2026 - 2
Downies of Whitehills
1 contract wonlatest 18 Aug 2026 - 3
McCain Foods (GB ) Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 18 Aug 2026 - 4
Eat Balanced Limited
1 contract wonlatest 18 Aug 2026 - 5
Green Gourmet Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 18 Aug 2026
The UK Foodhall Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Published
29 May 2026
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