Tender

Supply and Distribution of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is inviting tenders for a framework agreement titled "Supply and Distribution of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods." The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with proposals due by 25 February 2026. This initiative falls under the industry category of food and beverage distribution and is valued at £3.5 million. The framework includes two specific lots addressing different geographical regions within Hampshire: North Hampshire and South Hampshire. Potential delivery locations are extensive, including local authority offices, educational establishments, health and social care facilities, and several public service installations. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing broad participation and intending to award contracts by 17 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector aiming to expand their client base within public sector frameworks. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality food products and reliable logistical support to multiple locations across Hampshire would be well-suited to this competitive process. Companies that can meet stringent delivery schedules and manage regional distribution effectively stand to benefit from long-term contracts in partnership with public authorities. Additionally, participating as a framework contractor can enhance visibility and lead to further opportunities with various member organisations in the Central Buying Consortium.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement covers the supply of the Goods to customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies), and other members of the Central Buying Consortium. For more details regarding members, please refer to Paragraph 2.5 in the Invitation to Tender. Delivery locations may include but not be limited to Local Authority offices, Adult Health and Social Care establishments, Schools, Countryside Services, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service establishments, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary establishments, and other external customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies). This Framework Agreement contains two Lots, covering the following areas Lot 1 - North Hampshire Lot 2 - South Hampshire

Lot Information

North Hampshire

The requirement of this Framework Agreement is for the Contractor to Supply and Distribute Fruit and Vegetables and Milk and Morning Goods, as required to Hampshire County Council and other Contracting Authorities within the Northern region of Hampshire including: Basingstoke, Fleet, Hook, Yateley, Farnborough, Aldershot, Winchester, Andover, Stockbridge, Romsey, Alton, Petersfield.

South Hampshire

The requirement of this Framework Agreement is for the Contractor to Supply and Distribute Fruit and Vegetables and Milk and Morning Goods, as required to Hampshire County Council and other Contracting Authorities within the Northern region of Hampshire including: Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Horndean, Hayling Island, Alton, Petersfield, Hedge End, Southampton, Totton, New Forest, Hythe, Fawley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007631-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2030 4-5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Kelleher
Contact Email
katy.kelleher@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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