Open18 days left · closes 10am, Tuesday 1 December 2026

University of York Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh Meat and Non-Food

In brief

University of York is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £1,282,488 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Key dates

How bids are scored

Lot 1 Ambient, Chilled & Frozen

Price criteria 65% · Product Range 5% · Delivery & Service 20% · Social Value 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Lot 2 Fresh Meat

Price criteria 35% · Product Range 5% · Delivery and Service 20% · Sampling 30% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Lot 3 Non Food

Price criteria 65% · Product Range 5% · Delivery & Service 20% · Social Value 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

University of York Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh Meat and Non-Food (Packaging & Disposables)

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,282,488 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 3 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 4:30pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Tuesday 1 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 Ambient, Chilled & Frozen 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 What this lot covers Lot 1 Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Products	Food and drink supplies	£839,993
Lot 2 Fresh Meat 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 What this lot covers Lot 2 Fresh Meat Products	Food and drink supplies	£324,367
Lot 3 Non Food 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 What this lot covers Lot 3 Non Food (Packaging & Disposables)	Food and drink supplies	£118,128

Procurements

Awards

Closes 16Nov
Ready Meal Containers and Sealing Film
Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics ServiceNorthern IrelandFood and drink supplies
Closing soon3 days left2 lots
£2.3mestimated
Closes 19Nov
CA18527 - Danes Educational Trust
Danes Educational TrustUK-wideFood and drink supplies
Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs
£7.9mestimated
Closes 19Nov
Danes Educational Trust
Danes Educational TrustUK-wideFood and drink supplies
Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs
£7.9mestimated
Closes 20Nov
Catering Tender - Blue Coat CofE Academy
Blue Coat Church of England Academy (Walsall) TrustWest MidlandsFood and drink supplies, Catering
Open7 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs
£1.75mestimated
Closes 23Nov
Ice Cream Concession, Towneley Park
Burnley Borough CouncilNorth WestFood and drink supplies, Catering
Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£320kestimated

From notice 105177-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.