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HBC JB Provision of Food Safety Inspection Services (ESPH771)

Hastings Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

05 May 2026 at 14:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 18:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of food safety inspection services by Hastings Borough Council, located in Hastings, UK, has been completed. Under an open competition method, the tender aimed at identifying a qualified contractor to conduct food safety inspections as per statutory requirements and specific Codes of Practice related to the Food Safety Act 1990. The procurement process is classified in the services industry, focusing on restaurant and food-serving, safety consultancy, environmental auditing, and food processing site investigation services. The award was granted to Safety Advisors Sussex Limited, and the contract period began on 17 June 2026, concluding on 14 June 2028, with a potential extension of twelve months. The procurement had a gross value of £101,580 and adhered to a below-threshold open competition standard.

This contract presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in food safety, environmental auditing, and safety consultancy services. Particularly suited for SMEs within the specified industry classifications, the tender called for firms with adequate food hygiene qualifications as outlined by the Food Law Code of Practice (England). By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their service offerings and client base, effectively enhancing their market presence in the UK, especially within the South East region where Hastings is located.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HBC JB Provision of Food Safety Inspection Services (ESPH771)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to carry out food safety inspections in accordance with statutory requirements and in particular Codes of Practice issued under Section 40 of the Food Safety Act 1990. The Contractor must hold suitable qualifications and competency for food hygiene as prescribed by the Food Law Code of Practice (England) (Issued 23rd October 2025) pursuant to section 40(1) of The Food Safety Act 1990 Chapter 3 Authorisation, Qualifications and Competency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062034-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90715280 - Food processing plant site investigation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2028 1-2 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
Hastings Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Safety Advisors Sussex Limited

Further Information

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