Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Mobile Foodhub

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a contractor for their Mobile Foodhub project, aimed at delivering food services to various villages in the East of England. The initiative targets locations identified based on deprivation levels, including Papworth and Over & Willingham, among others, with Northstowe added in 2025. Currently in the tender stage, businesses can submit their proposals by 22 January 2026, with the contract running from February 2026 to February 2028. This open procedure targets the restaurant and food-serving services industry, offering services below the procurement threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the food service sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations by participating in a community-focused programme. The mobile food hub's scalability means businesses with flexibility and logistical expertise are well-suited to compete and potentially expand their reach across the region as the project grows. By joining this initiative, businesses stand to enhance their service offerings in partnership with a local council focused on community welfare and support.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Mobile Foodhub

Notice Description

SCDC is looking for a suitable contractor to run a mobile food hub, servicing initially 8 different villages, and rising depending on its success. In 2023, 6 villages were initially identified to start the mobile food hub using the indices of deprivation data from the 2021 census, targeting wards with the highest level of households deprived in two or more dimensions without close access to a foodbank. These villages/wards were Papworth, Over & Willingham, Histon & Impington, Fen Ditton & Fulbourn, Linton, and Duxford. Northstowe was added in 2025. These locations are subject to change dependent on changes in demand. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fe046e5f-0cf2-f011-813c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28ba4f9e-9fac-423f-bb59-94d1bd72a853
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/139837b8-f375-4b68-9f9c-5c7e50199dc1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tim Macy
Contact Email
timothy.macy@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1954713379

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

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