AwardedAwarded 5 November 2025

Frozen Foods and Groceries Framework

London Borough of Havering · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Havering awarded food and drink work to Thomas Ridley and Son,limited and JJ Food Service Ltd on 5 November 2025.

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What the notice says

The London Borough of Havering, on behalf of various local authorities, has established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of frozen foods and groceries. This framework will support members of the Procurement Across London (PAL) catering group, with participation open to additional London Boroughs. Framework Scope: The framework will cover assorted frozen foods, groceries, and other essential food supplies required for in-house school catering services. The contract value is an estimated value based on all members of PAL Catering Group estimated spend across the duration of the contract. This is a call off arrangement, there is no minimum financial commitment, and the actual cost will vary depending upon demand.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Thomas Ridley and Son,limited£36,040,000
JJ Food Service Ltd (SME)£36,040,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 010195-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

45

Awards

28

Suppliers it has used most for food and drink

  1. Ice Cream and Catering Vending Concessions for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

    London Borough of Richmond upon ThamesLondonCatering, Food and drink supplies

    Open22 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £240kestimated
  2. Supply of Food Service- (Multiple Lots)

    Anchor Hanover GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFood and drink supplies

    Open60 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £88.4mestimated

From notice 010195-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.