Supply of Alcohol and Beverages for Exeter Corn Exchange

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 10:43

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 10:07

TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 11:48

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has concluded an open procurement process for the supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to support various hospitality operations within the city, including venues such as the Exeter Corn Exchange, ISCA, Underground Passages, and Customs House. This opportunity, documented under the ID PR312025, falls under the goods industry category and primarily targets the UKK4 region. The contract, awarded to TOLCHARDS LIMITED, commenced on 27 May 2026 and is initially set for two years, with the potential for up to three one-year extensions given satisfactory performance. The open procedure facilitated inclusive competition, drawing five bids, and highlights quality and price as key evaluation criteria, weighted at 70% and 30%, respectively. Relevant regulations and standards for food safety and licensing must be adhered to throughout the contract term.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in beverage supply, particularly those capable of maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance. SMEs like TOLCHARDS LIMITED, which played a pivotal role in securing this contract, are well-positioned to compete in such markets. Businesses with robust logistics capabilities and a commitment to quality service delivery and customer satisfaction are encouraged to engage in future procurement exercises, potentially opening pathways for continued partnerships and market expansion within municipal and public sector hospitality domains.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Alcohol and Beverages for Exeter Corn Exchange

Notice Description

: Exeter City Council is seeking a supplier to provide a consistent and high-quality supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to support hospitality across multiple council-owned venues. This includes, but is not limited to, the Exeter Corn Exchange, ISCA, Underground Passages, Customs House, and other properties used for public events, community functions and commercial activities. The successful tenderer will be expected to deliver products to various locations across the city and ensure compliance with all relevant licensing and food safety regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As detailed in ITT Volume 1, Section 7.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with two options to extend for up to 12 months each (3+1+1), giving a total of 5 years (the Term).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06109d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOLCHARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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