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Notice published 22 Aug 2025

Directive 2014/24/EU notice

The Supply and Delivery of Food and Drink Products to Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council

Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Latest stage
contract
Latest notice
22 Aug 2025
Stated contract period
Not stated to Not stated
Award period
Not stated to Not stated
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc1e
Procurement method
open
Official notice ↗

Payments Transparency Register ↗. Search the register for OCID ocds-h6vhtk-04dc1e. The Payments Transparency Register publishes payments under public contracts commenced after 31 March 2026 that fall under Section 70 of the Procurement Act 2023. Contracting authorities must publish information about any payment of more than £30,000, including VAT. Values on the register exclude VAT. This site does not republish those payments.

Held original notices: Contracts Finder to 9 November 2026. Find a Tender originals run from 24 February 2025 through 10 November 2026 exclusive, including the L1 gap package from 17 August 2026, with supplementary packages for part of 16 to 23 August 2026. The official notice may have changed. Check Find a Tender search if it cannot be opened.

Which stages have a stated date?

None of the six stages have a date on the held notices. A gap means no held notice states that date; it does not mean the stage did not happen.

  1. Planning noticeNo planning notice is held.
  2. Tender noticeNo tender notice is held.
  3. Tender deadlineNot stated on the held notice.
  4. Award dateNot stated on the held notice.
  5. Contract startNot stated on the held notice.
  6. Contract endNot stated on the held notice.

Source: held original Find a Tender notices 050931-2025, read offline: stage notices, tender period, awards and the stated contract period.

What the held notices state

Tender deadline
Not stated on the held notice
Process status
Complete
Regime
Directive 2014/24/EU (public sector), stated as CELEX 32014L0024
Procurement method
Open procedure
Stated reason for the method
Not stated on the held notice
Number of bids
Lot 1: 2; Lot 2: 1; Lot 3: 3; Lot 4: 3; Lot 5: 3; Lot 7: 5; Lot 8: 1; Lot 9: 5; Lot 10: 5; Lot 11: 4; Lot 12: 3; Lot 13: 3; Lot 14: 5; Lot 15: 5; Lot 16: 5; Lot 17: 5; Lot 18: 4; Lot 19: 4; Lot 20: 3; Lot 21: 3; Lot 22: 1; Lot 23: 2
Above the procurement threshold
Not stated on the held notice
Framework agreement
Yes
Marked suitable for small firms
Not stated on the held notice

Awards

  • Award 1 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 1.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 2 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 2.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 3 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 3.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 4 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 4.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 5 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 5.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 6 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Not awarded. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 6.

    No supplier is named on this award.

  • Award 7 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 7.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 8 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 8.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 9 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 9.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 10 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 10.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 11 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 11.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 12 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 12.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 13 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 13.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 14 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 14.

    • Trevors Warehouses Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 15 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 15.

    • Trevors Warehouses Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 16 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 16.

    • Trevors Warehouses Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 17 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 17.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 18 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 18.

    • Sysco GB Limited: Large
  • Award 19 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 19.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 20 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 20.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 21 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 21.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 22 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 22.

    • Morris Quality Bakers Limited: Small or medium enterprise
  • Award 23 on notice 050931-2025. Status: Active. Award date: Not stated on the held notice. Lot 23.

    • Dunsters Farm Ltd: Small or medium enterprise

Lots

Source: held Find a Tender notices 050931-2025.
LotTitleStatusContract periodLatest possible end
Lot 1Fresh CheeseCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 2Fresh MilkCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 3Free Range EggsCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 4YoghurtCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 5Cooked MeatsCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 6Sandwich FillingsCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 7Cooking Oils & Bulk MargarineCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 8Fresh Non Halal MeatCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 9Tinned TunaCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 10Tinned BeansCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 11Chopped Tomatoes, Tomato Based Sauces and PureesCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 12Pasta, Rice, Flour and Baking MixesCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 13Butter, Spreads & MargarineCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 14Sugar and Golden SyrupCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 15Water and JuicesCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 16Gravy and Cooking Stock ProductsCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 17Jelly CrystalsCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 18Groceries (Miscellaneous)CancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 19Frozen Vegetable, Frozen Chips and Frozen Potato ProductsCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 20Frozen Fish ProductsCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 21Frozen Food MiscellaneousCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 22Fresh Bread and Fresh Baked ProductsCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice
Lot 23Soft Drinks, Crisps and ConfectioneryCancelledNot stated on the held noticeNot stated on the held notice

Options and renewal

  • Lot 1, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 2, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 3, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 4, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 5, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 6, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 7, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 8, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 9, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 10, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 11, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 12, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 13, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 14, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 15, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 16, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 17, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 18, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 19, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 20, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 21, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 22, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

  • Lot 23, options: Yes

    The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Source: held original Find a Tender notices 050931-2025, read offline. Each field shows what the latest held notice stating it says. Not stated means no held notice for this process states it. A size is shown only where the notice states it for that supplier.

Contract period

No contract period with a start and a later end is stated. Option and renewal wording is shown above where a held notice states it.

Notice description

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi lotted supplier framework for the supply of food and drink products, including fresh provisions fresh meat, groceries, frozen food products, fresh baked products and soft drinks/snacks. The Framework is separated into twenty three (23) lots and the requirements are as follows. The required goods for Lots 1 to 21 are to be supplied and delivered into the Authority's appointed distributor, Ralph Livesey Ltd whose distribution hub addresses are: Fresh Food Distribution Hub, Unit 72B, Roman Way, Off Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BE And Unit 7 Green Acre Park Howard Street Bolton BL1 8HN Deliveries of the products supplied by the successful supplier(s) for Lots 1 to 21 will then be made by the Distributor to over 500 units county wide. The majority of these units are educational establishments (Primary and High Schools / Colleges) but to also the Authority's Residential Care Sites. Lots 22 and 23 are to be supplied and directly delivered to the Authority's customers. Lot 22 is for the supply and delivery of fresh bread, morning goods and sweet baked products to approximately 500 units including schools, colleges and residential care homes. Lot 23 is for the the supply and delivery of soft drinks, crisps and confectionery products to over 70 units, including high schools, care homes and Authority corporate sites. The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Contact removal rule: contacts/1.

Separate stated values

Estimate 1

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 2

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 3

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 4

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 5

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 6

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 7

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 8

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 9

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 10

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 11

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 12

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 13

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 14

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 15

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 16

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 17

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 18

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 19

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 20

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 21

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 22

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 23

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

Award amount 24

Not stated

VAT basis unknown. No amounts are added together or allocated to individual suppliers. This is not a payment.

No ceiling or maximum amount is in this export. The official notice is the place to read one.

Held stage events

  1. : amendment
  2. : award
  3. : contract

Dates are the publication dates of the held stage notices. This is not a complete release history. The tender deadline is shown above where a held notice states it.

Suppliers

These names are joint. No share is stated.

This list gathers every supplier named on any held award. Each award and its suppliers are shown above. Names without an organisation identity remain withheld pending review.

Categories

Sources

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Licence
Not recorded in held file
Retrieved
Original retrieval time not recorded
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Find a Tender
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Licence
Not recorded in held file
Retrieved
Original retrieval time not recorded
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Publisher
Find a Tender
SHA256
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Licence
See held source file
Retrieved
Original retrieval time not recorded

Coverage and the source register.

What this export cannot show

Award values are not linked to a named supplier, and no ceiling or maximum amount is shown. Those facts stay on the official notice when the notice publishes them. A tender deadline, award dates, supplier sizes, lots, and option or renewal wording appear on contract pages only where a held notice states them. A held process counts as last at tender or planning only when that is the latest stage among the held releases. Where more than one supplier is named, the names are joint and no share is stated.