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Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Catering Disposables

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Sep 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Catering Disposables." This contract, which falls under the industry category of "Disposable catering supplies," is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, categorized as non-OJEU. The tendering period concluded on 31st July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. The total contract value is £720,000, with Bunzl UK Ltd (Trading as Bunzl Catering Supplies) being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in catering supplies to engage in long-term growth partnerships. While the current contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, companies capable of offering competitive pricing and high-quality disposable catering supplies may find value in monitoring similar opportunities for future tender release. Business entities focusing on expanding within the North West region, and particularly those experienced in working with public sector organisations like county councils, would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Catering Disposables

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Catering Disposables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90ed196e-af6d-4752-a4a8-0d0018927234
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2bb679-8833-4008-bc7f-42e9d52ccaee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive Quotation (non-OJEU)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUNZL UK LTD (TRADING AS BUNZL CATERING SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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