Tender

Provision of Food Inspection Services

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Isle of Wight Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Food Inspection Services under the Food Safety Act 1990, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This opportunity falls within the 'Restaurant and food-serving services' category and is primarily located on the Isle of Wight, UKJ34 region. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, aimed at ensuring robust food hygiene and food standards inspections across designated premises. Interested business entities should note the submission deadline has been extended to 14 May 2026 at 14:00 BST, with enquiries allowed until 5 May 2026 at 14:00 BST. The contract is valued at £50,000 net, with an option for a 24-month renewal following the initial term from 5 June 2026 to 4 June 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food inspection and safety, particularly those adept at adhering to C and D risk profiles and capable of addressing broader risk profiles if required. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the tender structure favours open competition and has criteria weighted towards price and quality. Businesses with expertise in regulatory compliance and a proactive approach to environmental health regulations will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence within the local authority sector.

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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/038198-2026
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
27 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
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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