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Ice cream Supplier 2026 - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 11:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in the United Kingdom has awarded the contract for the supply of ice cream to Forge Mill Farm Shop for the year 2026. This procurement falls under the category of Miscellaneous food products, with the location specified primarily as the postal code B69 3BS in the West Midlands, and includes potential delivery to various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and mainland Europe. The procurement process has followed an open procedure method, marked as complete under the 'award' stage, with the award status confirmed as active on 8th February 2026, and the contract period set to commence on 26th February 2026 through 28th February 2027. Eden Farm Hulleys Ltd has been designated as the supplier through this tender.

This procurement opportunity, previously geared for larger firms as it is not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, presents further business growth potential through potential distribution network expansion. Firms with expertise or interest in the supply of food products, particularly those capable of handling wide geographical distributions, would have been well-suited to engage in the tender process. The nature of the open procedure allows for increased competition, providing various businesses the opportunity to bid, supporting those in the industry to extend their service reach and customer base. Although the contract is awarded, it may influence upcoming similar tenders in the sector, thereby creating competitive pathways for organisations first to explore future opportunities aligned with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council’s procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ice cream Supplier 2026 - AWARD

Notice Description

Supply of ice cream for forge mill farm shop during 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e032f19-bd79-4c87-8700-a5389b136242
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d637c9-20e2-4696-a41d-d01c1c5516fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3BS
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDEN FARM HULLEYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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