Tender: Multi-Supplier Food Supply Framework for Schools, Care and Public Facilities – North East England

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NEPO is seeking suppliers to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the supply and distribution of food and food-related products to participating Contracting Authorities across the North East of England. The Framework will support delivery of food services to a range of establishments including schools, academies, care settings, civic facilities, leisure sites and other public sector environments, and is structured across multiple Lots covering Multi-Temperature Food Supply, Fresh Produce, Fresh Meat, Milk and Dairy, and Food Concept Solutions. Suppliers must provide reliable, compliant and fully managed supply arrangements including ordering, delivery, account management, product sourcing and ongoing contract support, deliver products directly to individual establishments in accordance with agreed delivery schedules and service requirements, and maintain capacity, resilience and operational capability to meet fluctuating demand and ensure continuity of supply. Suppliers are also 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.