Tender

Provision of food inspections for regulation and enforcement services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement titled "Provision of food inspections for regulation and enforcement services," focusing on the effective administration of food hygiene and standards inspections across the city of Birmingham. This service falls under the industry category of hygiene services and environmental auditing, applicable to approximately 11,100 food businesses in the region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 29th April 2026 via the council's e-tendering portal. The framework is set to commence in June 2026 and will extend over four years, involving an open procurement method with a single supplier framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in hygiene and environmental safety services. Businesses with expertise in food hygiene checks, food standards assessments, and environmental safety auditing are well-positioned to benefit. The contract offers the potential for steady engagement over four years without a guaranteed expenditure, making it ideal for firms capable of flexibly managing resource availability. Companies interested should register with Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system to express their interest and obtain all necessary documentation for the tender submission process.

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Notice Title

Provision of food inspections for regulation and enforcement services

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Food Inspections for Regulation and Enforcement Services. There is a requirement for Food Hygiene and Standards Inspections: The Council, as part of its statutory duties, is required to carry out food hygiene and standards inspections across the city. There are approximately 11,100 food businesses in Birmingham, ranging from small independent outlets to large national and international chains. Each year, the Council aims to complete between 4,500 and 5,000 primary inspections, in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice. These inspections may be conducted at any type or size of food business, many of which are located in inner-city areas. A number of operators may have limited understanding of food safety and food law requirements. * To ensure thorough compliance, inspections typically include: * Food hygiene checks * Food standards assessments * Duty of Care inspections, confirming appropriate refuse disposal arrangements. This procurement relates to a call-off under a Framework Agreement, which does not guarantee or commit any level of expenditure. The successful provider appointed to the contract will be engaged on an as-needed basis, depending on inspection demand and the availability of internal resources. The framework agreement is anticipated to commence in June 2026 and will be in place for a period of 4 years . The Council wishes to establish a single supplier framework agreement contract. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 29th April 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067aee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030456-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment

85142300 - Hygiene services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services

90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

90721000 - Environmental safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2030 4-5 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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