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Food Supply Contract (The Hive)

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 11:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated a new tender process for a Food Supply Contract titled "The Hive". This procurement is open and is primarily within the goods category, focusing on the supply of ambient, chilled, and frozen food products. It aims to appoint an experienced and socially responsible supplier to deliver a cost-effective service in the specified regions of the UK. The tender stage commenced on 1st July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 20th July 2026, and the tender submission deadline set for 27th July 2026. The awarded contract will begin on 1st October 2026, lasting until 30th September 2028, with potential extensions for up to two additional one-year periods. This procurement will follow an open procedure and interested parties can register their details through the SE Shared Services portal for participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food supply to expand their market reach and engage with a public sector client. Companies equipped to provide a comprehensive and flexible food supply service, especially those with capabilities across various food categories, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's value, totalling £297,600, indicates a substantial scope for revenue generation. Furthermore, the tender's evaluation criteria, prioritising quality (55%) and price (40%), suggest that businesses delivering high-quality services at competitive prices, along with a commitment to social value (5%), can leverage this opportunity to bolster their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Supply Contract (The Hive)

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and socially responsible food supply partner. The successful supplier will deliver a comprehensive, flexible, and cost-effective food supply service across ambient, chilled and frozen categories.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c136
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061708-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

15894000 - Processed food products

15895000 - Fast-food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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