Tender

Milton Keynes College Tender for Supply of Confectionary Goods

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes College is seeking suppliers to provide confectionery goods for its catering department. The current tender is active and falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products with fast-food and processed food products also included. This procurement process is conducted using the open procedure, allowing for wide participation from eligible suppliers. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 27th March 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 20th March 2026. The award period is expected to conclude by 7th June 2026. Milton Keynes College, classified as a public undertaking, is based at Chaffron Way Campus, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in food and beverage products to expand into the education sector's supply chain. The financial value of the contract is specified at GBP 450,000 with potential extensions allowing for long-term business growth until 2031. Businesses beneficial to this opportunity would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with robust quality standards and experience in similar industry operations. The procurement process necessitates electronic submissions via multiquote.com, encouraging businesses with digital capabilities and compliance to seize this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Milton Keynes College Tender for Supply of Confectionary Goods

Notice Description

Milton Keynes College are Tendering for the Supply of Confectionary Goods for the Catering Department

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016862-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

15894000 - Processed food products

15895000 - Fast-food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK6 5LP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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