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NEPO407 - Food Supply

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NEPO407International

Response Deadline12/07/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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AI Contract Overview

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) is establishing the NEPO407 multi-supplier framework for the supply and distribution of food and food-related products to public sector environments across the North East of England. The framework supports a diverse range of establishments, including schools, academies, care settings, civic facilities, and leisure sites. It is structured into six lots: Multi-Temperature products, Fresh Produce, Fresh Meat, Milk and Dairy, Meal Concepts and Food to Go, and Exception and Contingent Arrangements. The estimated total framework value is 200 million pounds excluding VAT, with a projected performance period from August 1, 2027, to July 31, 2031. Suppliers are required to provide fully managed services encompassing product sourcing, account management, and direct delivery according to agreed schedules. Strict adherence to food safety legislation, cold chain requirements, and educational nutritional standards is mandatory. Award decisions are based on a combined score of price (50%), quality (45%), and ESG (5%). Additionally, the framework includes a rebate arrangement where NEPO may take a maximum of 3.0% of the awarded contract value. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Open eTendering system by December 7, 2026.

General Info

NEPO407 framework for food supply to North East public sector environments (2027-2031).

Agency

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)

NAICS

424410 - General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

rfp

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 5

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 7

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

12/07/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyThe Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyThe Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

contact@example.gov

Full Description

NEPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the supply and distribution of food and food-related products to participating Contracting Authorities. The Framework will support the delivery of food services across a range of establishments including schools, academies, care settings, civic facilities, leisure sites and other public sector environments. The Framework is structured across multiple Lots covering Multi-Temperature Food Supply, Fresh Produce, Fresh Meat, Milk and Dairy, and Food Concept Solutions. Suppliers will be required to provide reliable, compliant and fully managed supply arrangements, including ordering, delivery, account management, product sourcing and ongoing contract support. Products shall be supplied directly to individual establishments throughout the North East of England in accordance with agreed delivery schedules, service requirements and ordering arrangements. Suppliers shall maintain sufficient capacity, resilience and operational capability to meet fluctuating demand and support continuity of supply throughout the Framework term. The Framework is intended to support the evolving needs of Contracting Authorities. Suppliers will be expected to work collaboratively with NEPO and participating authorities to support changing demand profiles, product innovation, nutritional standards, sustainability objectives and future legislative or regulatory requirements.