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Provision of food inspections for regulation and enforcement services

Birmingham City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Jun 2026 at 11:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 15:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has recently concluded the procurement process for a framework agreement regarding the provision of food inspections for regulation and enforcement services. The council intended to establish a four-year single supplier framework contract commencing in July 2026, with Osborne Richardson Limited being awarded the contract. Operating in the service category, the procurement process utilised an open procedure and was conducted in Birmingham, UK, focusing on conducting food hygiene and standards inspections. The open procedure was aimed at ensuring transparent selection criteria and engaging a supplier that can effectively meet the city's statutory food safety inspection mandates. The contract, which was signed on 25th June 2026, will run from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2030.

This framework presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in food safety auditing and hygiene services, as it requires comprehensive inspections of approximately 11,100 food establishments annually within Birmingham. The framework agreement is ideally suited to SMEs like Osborne Richardson Limited that specialise in food safety, hygiene monitoring, and environmental auditing services. As the contract allows for additional opportunities depending on inspection demands, businesses that can quickly adapt to varying service requirements and support public sector compliance efforts will find fruitful opportunities in this agreement.

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Notice Information

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 July 2026 and will be in place for a period of 4 years . The Council wishes to establish a single supplier framework agreement contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067aee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063591-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£479,675 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£479,675 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Osborne Richardson Ltd

Further Information

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