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Bradford Theatres Catering- Delifresh Ltd

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:57

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:52

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of catering goods to Bradford Theatres, awarded to Delifresh Limited, an SME based in Bradford. The contract, which involves the provision of fresh or frozen produce and packaged drinks, aligns with the public authority's requirement for goods to be sold at a minimum industry standard gross profit of 65%. This procurement was conducted directly, recognised as below the threshold and executed without competition, reflecting a streamlined process for the contracting authority. The contractual period began on 27th November 2025 and concluded on 28th November 2025, indicating a short-term and direct supply engagement located in the UKE41 region of the United Kingdom.

For businesses operating within the food and beverage industry, particularly those specialising in miscellaneous food products, such procurements offer potent growth opportunities. The focus on packaged and fresh produce supply to public establishments like theatres can catalyse visibility and revenue streams for SMEs. Companies adept at managing short-term, high-volume contracts and those looking to partner with local government or public authorities might find pursuits like this strategically advantageous. This tender underscores a preference for reliable and efficient supply chains, encouraging businesses in proximity or with similar operational capacities to explore future engagement possibilities with similar contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

Bradford Theatres Catering- Delifresh 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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077583-2025
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
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,000 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

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

DELIFRESH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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