Planning

Supply of Various Foods

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 13:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 10:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is seeking suppliers for its upcoming tender titled "Supply of Various Foods," which falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. This procurement is in the planning update stage as of 19 March 2026, and the goods will be distributed throughout the Cumberland Council area in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKD1 region. The procurement process allows suppliers to bid on up to four individual lots, and an engagement session will be held online on 16 April 2026 between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., to provide further insights into the opportunity. Interested parties should confirm their attendance via 'The Chest' by 4:00 p.m. on 10 April 2026. The contract, starting on 1 August 2026, spans four years and holds a total value of £4,500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the food distribution sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, due to the framework agreement structure and the allowance to bid for multiple lots. Businesses with the capability to supply and distribute a range of food items across the Cumberland Council footprint can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and secure a stable revenue stream over the next four years. Companies well-versed in handling large-scale logistic operations and with experience in supply distribution to public sector organisations, such as care homes and schools, will find this tender particularly suitable. The contract's division into lots offers flexibility for businesses to participate according to their capacity, promoting healthy competition and growth opportunities within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Various Foods

Notice Description

Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of various Foods suitable for use by Cumberland Care Sites, Cumberland Council Sites and Cumberland Council maintained non-chequebook schools which do not use third party School Meals providers. Distribution will be required to sites throughout the footprint of Cumberland Council. This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. The lots will be evaluated individually and each lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute throughout the footprint of Cumberland Council. The contract will be for a period of 4 years.

Planning Information

Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of various Foods suitable for use by Cumberland Care Sites, Cumberland Council Sites and Cumberland Council maintained non-chequebook schools which do not use third party School Meals providers. Distribution will be required to sites throughout the footprint of Cumberland Council. This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. The lots will be evaluated individually and each lot will be awarded to one supplier who will supply and distribute throughout the footprint of Cumberland Council. The contract will be for a period of 4 years. The Council will be carrying out an online session on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 10am to 11.00 to further outline the opportunity. This will be available for all prospective suppliers. Please confirm email addresses via the 'messaging area' on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) if you would like to secure a space, a maximum of 2 from each organisation. These must be received before Friday 10th April 2026 at 4.00pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025176-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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