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Food, Drink and catering Consumables Framework

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 15:37

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TenderUpdate

25 Nov 2025 at 13:41

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 10:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the procurement process associated with its Food, Drink, and Catering Consumables Framework, according to the notice dated 10th March 2026. The framework involves two lots: one for ambient, chilled, and frozen food, and another for catering disposables. BFS Group Limited and Chinastack Catering Equipment Limited have been awarded contracts for the respective lots, with the procurement falling under the goods category in the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure and utilised a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 23rd March 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029. A standstill period is scheduled to end on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food supply and catering disposables, particularly those capable of handling large-scale deliveries of consumables and packaging. Large companies like BFS Group Limited, as well as SMEs such as Chinastack Catering Equipment Limited, are well-suited to participate and have successfully secured the framework contracts. This procurement could prove beneficial for experienced food distributors and catering suppliers interested in expanding their market presence within the public sector by providing high-quality products, as highlighted by the Council's criteria focusing on quality and price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food, Drink and catering Consumables Framework

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a supplier to provide food and beverages for council requirements. In addition, the tender includes a separate lot for catering disposables, such as food packaging, cups, cutlery, and related items. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots.

Lot Information

Ambient, Chilled and Frozen Consumables

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (the Council) require an experienced company to supply and deliver ambient, chilled and frozen food and beverages including but not limited to a range of canned, packaged, fresh food and canned and bottled beverages (the Products).

Catering Disposables

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (the Council) require an experienced company to supply and deliver catering disposables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e031
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021436-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

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

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,826,890 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,828,979 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BFS GROUP LIMITED

CHINASTACK CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED

Further Information

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