Award

Mobile Foodhub

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 15:25

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council has completed its procurement process for a Mobile Foodhub, aimed at providing services across several villages identified through indices of deprivation data. The procurement is categorised under restaurant and food-serving services and covers delivery regions within the UKH12 area. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, despite being below the usual threshold. Key dates included the contract award on 12 February 2026, with the service expected to commence on 23 February 2026 and run until 22 February 2028, with potential for extension pending additional funding.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses within the restaurant and food service sectors, particularly SMEs, to engage with local councils and broaden their operational reach. The awarded contractor, Hope Against Poverty CIC, indicating preference towards socially responsible organisations, could inspire similar entities to pursue such tenders. Businesses with expertise in mobile food distribution and community-focused services are especially geared towards these opportunities. With the project's potential to expand into additional villages, suppliers have the chance to play a pivotal role in community development while scaling their operations.

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Notice Title

Mobile Foodhub

Notice Description

SCDC is looking for a suitable contractor to run a mobile food hub, servicing initially 8 different villages, and rising depending on its success. In 2023, 6 villages were initially identified to start the mobile food hub using the indices of deprivation data from the 2021 census, targeting wards with the highest level of households deprived in two or more dimensions without close access to a foodbank. These villages/wards were Papworth, Over & Willingham, Histon & Impington, Fen Ditton & Fulbourn, Linton, and Duxford. Northstowe was added in 2025. These locations are subject to change dependent on changes in demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract value could be extended subject to additional funding available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06069a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPE AGAINST POVERTY

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