Tender

Food, Drink and Catering Consumables Framework

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has issued an open tender for a "Food, Drink and Catering Consumables Framework," aiming to engage suppliers for two lots, namely ambient, chilled, and frozen consumables, and catering disposables. This procurement is part of the Council's effort to meet its food and beverage needs as well as those for catering disposables like packaging and cutlery. The contract is set to be awarded through a framework agreement with a direct award to a single provider per lot. Located in the UKK24 region, this opportunity is within the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' category. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 15th December 2025, with inquiries concluding on 28th November 2025. The award decision is scheduled for 15th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 8th February 2026.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms that specialise in large-scale food and beverage supply chains, as well as those experienced in the provision of catering disposables. With a total estimated framework value of £1,891,741 GBP, this open procedure allows suppliers to compete for significant contracts across both lots. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a viable path for those equipped to deliver premium quality and competitive pricing. Businesses that excel in maintaining supply reliability and flexibility to meet diverse municipal needs will find this tender particularly aligned with their growth trajectory.

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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/076871-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,826,890 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,828,979 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Resources
Contact Email
procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
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

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