Planning

Food Caddy and Wheeled Bin Distribution

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Food Caddy and Wheeled Bin Distribution." This initiative seeks a supplier capable of distributing 5-litre and 23-litre food caddies to all households and providing 5-litre caddies to flats, including a roll of food caddy liners and a generic leaflet with each delivery. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting home delivery of provisions and is set to take place within the United Kingdom. The open procedure process has been designated for this procurement, with a tender value of £250,000, extending to a gross amount of £300,000. Key dates to consider include the tender period ending on 26th October 2025, and the award period concluding on 1st December 2025, with contract commencement scheduled from 1st January 2026 until 1st June 2026. Interested parties should keep an eye on further communications anticipated by 1st October 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in supply logistics within the service industry, especially those in home delivery and municipal supply chains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity, as the tender suitability explicitly includes them. Companies with experience in managing large-scale distribution and logistical delivery operations will find this contract particularly beneficial. By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their local government partnership portfolio, expand service areas, and potentially establish a foothold in the sustainable food management sector.

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Notice Title

Food Caddy and Wheeled Bin Distribution

Notice Description

To find a supplier that can deliver 5lt and 23lt food caddies to all household and 5lt food caddies to all flats along with one roll of food caddy liners. They will also need to deliver a generic leaflet with the caddies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053849-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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