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Bradford Theatres Catering- Brake Bros Ltd

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Bradford Theatres Catering- Brake Bros Ltd," categorised under the food service industry. This contract involves supplying the Bradford Theatres Catering Department with various food products, including fresh or frozen produce, packaged drinks, cakes, muffins, and canned or bottled soft drinks. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, described as below threshold without competition. The contract, awarded on 27th November 2025, requires the supply to be delivered within a specific period, from 27th November to 28th November 2025. All goods are to be delivered to Bradford, United Kingdom, with a focus on achieving at least a 65% gross profit margin.

This tender provides a considerable opportunity for businesses in the food service sector, particularly those experienced in supplying bulk food items and beverages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to handle direct procurement methods can benefit significantly from engaging in similar contracts. The collaboration with a public authority such as the City of Bradford offers a stable revenue stream and the potential for future partnerships with sub-central government entities. Companies able to deliver efficiently within the set geographical and quality parameters will find themselves well-positioned to pursue additional government contracts, fostering business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bradford Theatres Catering- Brake Bros Ltd

Notice Description

To supply the Bradford Theatres Catering Department with fresh or frozen produce, packaged drinks i.e. cakes, muffins, dry ingredients, canned or bottled soft drinks etc. to be sold on to customers in the multiple service outlets at a minimum of 65% GP (industry standard)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077570-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAKE BROS FOODSERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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