Tender

Provision of Food Inspection Services

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 19:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Food Inspection Services" within the region of UKJ34, United Kingdom. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, aligns with the enforcement duties as outlined in the Food Safety Act 1990 and associated European legislation. The tender aims to conduct food hygiene and standards inspections at food premises across the Isle of Wight. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline for tenders is 12th May 2026 at 14:00 BST, with the enquiry period ending on 21st April 2026. This open competition is structured below the threshold, and electronic submissions are allowed.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in restaurant and food-serving services. It is well-suited for businesses with experience in food safety inspections and compliance, offering the potential to establish or enhance collaborations with local government bodies. The contract, beginning on 5th June 2026 and ending on 4th June 2029, includes a possible two-year extension. Quality will account for 30% of the award criteria, while price will hold a 70% weight, allowing competitive pricing to play a pivotal role in winning this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Food Inspection Services

Notice Description

Under the provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990 and associated European Legislation Isle of Wight Council has a duty of enforcement as a Food Authority, in particular enforcement of the food hygiene and standards legislation. The service is currently provided by the Business Regulation team, part of the Environmental Health function of Community Protection. This duty requires that interventions are carried out at food premises on the Isle of Wight to check compliance with legal provisions and food safety and standards. This contract will be to complete food hygiene inspections with a broadly complaint C, D risk profile and newly registered premises with a potential hazard of no more than 35. This includes carrying out the inspections in the identified time frame, completion of paperwork and letters. In addition, it will also include undertaking a food standards inspection at those premises that are due. However please note, should the need arise it is the expectation that the provider would have the capability to undertake food hygiene inspections at any risk profile.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031180-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 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
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

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