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Supply of groceries, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (licensed), cleaning materials, and confectionery for resale and operational use at Corn Exchange venues.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Supply of groceries, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (licensed), cleaning materials, and confectionery for resale and operational use at Corn Exchange venues." This tender falls under the goods industry category with items including miscellaneous food products and beverages. The purchasing activity took place in the UKH24 region, specifically Bedford. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, resulting in no competition. The contract period spanned from 20th May 2025 to 20th November 2025, with the award made to BOOKER LIMITED on 19th May 2025. The contracting process has reached its award stage as of 12th January 2026, with the contract status currently active.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food and beverage supply chain. Companies specializing in the provision of miscellaneous food products and beverages could find a competitive advantage by aligning with public sector buyers like the Bedford Borough Council. Large suppliers, similar to BOOKER LIMITED, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their capability to handle extensive deliveries required by venues such as the Corn Exchange. By participating in these procurement exercises, businesses have the potential to expand their market reach and establish solid relationships with governmental buyers.

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Notice Title

Supply of groceries, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (licensed), cleaning materials, and confectionery for resale and operational use at Corn Exchange venues.

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons Supply of groceries, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (licensed), cleaning materials, and confectionery for resale and operational use at Corn Exchange venues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002373-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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