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21 Jan 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, led by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, focused on securing 'Speciality Pastry Ingredients' for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The procurement falls under the goods category and is located in London, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKI32 region. The process was conducted through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold status. Notably, the award was finalised and the contract became active on 1 October 2025, with a completion date set for 30 September 2026, and an option for a one-year extension up to 30 September 2027. The successful supplier is Ritter Courivaud, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Leeds, with the contract valued at GBP 86,554.22.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in pastry goods, to engage with central government clients such as the UK Parliament. Due to its nature of limited competition, SMEs that can efficiently meet delivery and quality metrics, such as a 98.5% on-time delivery rate, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Companies providing similar products and maintaining strong logistical and fulfilment capabilities can leverage this opportunity to grow by partnering with significant public sector organisations. The contract requirements emphasise product availability and pricing accuracy, which are vital for maintaining successful supplier relationships with government entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSP4008 - Speciality Pastry Ingredients

Notice Description

Speciality Pastry Ingredients for the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ba0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005518-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes

15812100 - Pastry goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,554 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
Additional Buyers

Corporate Officer of the House of Lords

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ritter Courivaud

Further Information

Notice Documents

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