Planning

Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 07:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply and delivery of groceries and provisions intended to support its catering operations across various estates and schools. As of 24 April 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1 August 2027, indicating when more detailed tender information will become available. The council, located at County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, seeks to ensure that the products supplied meet quality, freshness, and food safety standards. This public authority tender falls under the goods category and is classified within the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The contract performance period is planned to commence on 1 March 2028 and conclude on 28 February 2035, with procurement valued at approximately £14.9 million, gross amounting to £17.88 million.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food distribution and supply chain operations within the United Kingdom. Companies capable of delivering high-quality grocery items with consistent freshness and adhering to food safety regulations stand to benefit significantly from engaging with this tender. It provides long-term growth potential for firms involved in wholesale food supply, logistics, and product distribution, particularly those that can effectively meet the logistical and delivery requirements specified by Derbyshire County Council. The procurement process opens potential partnerships and revenue streams for businesses equipped to handle large-scale distribution and collaboration with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

Notice Description

Provision and delivery of groceries and provision to support catering operations across its estate and within schools, with products meeting all agreed quality, freshness, and food safety standards and being delivered in line with specified schedule

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037356-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2028 - 28 Feb 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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