Tender

York College: The Provision of Snacks & Soft Drinks Products

YORK COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 08:30

Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

York College is actively seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of snacks and soft drink products under an open procurement process. This tender falls within the goods category and is prominently set in the Yorkshire region, UK, with procurement taking place at York College, located at Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York. With a total estimated value of £792,000 (gross), the tender process follows an open procedure with key dates including the submission deadline on 13th February 2026 and an expected contract commencement on 11th April 2026. York College serves as the buying organisation, and the process is currently in the Tender stage, as they have already conducted a tender update on 30th January 2026.

This tender presents notable business opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in the food and beverage sector. It is especially suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the economic and technical selection criteria outlined for this competitive process. Potential bidders can benefit from the stabilised demand represented by a long-term contract spanning from April 2026 to April 2029, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. This opportunity is supported by a balanced award criterion, equally weighing price and quality, encouraging businesses adept in delivering cost-effective yet high-quality snack and soft drink options to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

York College: The Provision of Snacks & Soft Drinks Products

Notice Description

York College is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of snacks and soft drink products. The TR2 price schedule lists the products that the college requires.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06018b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008287-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15894400 - Snacks

15982000 - Soft drinks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 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
YORK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zburns@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904 770487

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 2BB
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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