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09 Jul 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has finalised a contract through a restricted procurement method for a catering provision under the HAF Programme, with Tiffin Sandwiches Limited as the supplier. The contract, titled "Further Competition via YPO Food Deal DPS 000985 Category 9," falls under the catering services industry category. The contract period is initially set from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2029, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions, making the total estimated cost up to £150,000. This procurement process encompasses services and is based in Hull, United Kingdom, within the UKE11 region. The active award was signed on 7 July 2026, following a selective procurement procedure under the guidelines of the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) and legal framework CELEX 32014L0024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality catering services, as it entails a comprehensive evaluation process based on criteria such as quality assurance, product condition, social value, and cost aspects such as sandwich filling and fruit provision. Companies experienced in providing reliable and efficient catering services, especially those familiar with dynamic purchasing systems like YPO Food Deal, stand a good chance of competing in similar future tenders. The focus on both quality and cost offers room for competitive pricing strategies and innovation in service delivery, encouraging businesses to leverage their strengths to secure public contracts and enhance their growth prospects within regional and national markets.

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Notice Title

Further Competition via YPO Food Deal DPS 000985 Category 9 - Catering Provision for HAF Programme

Notice Description

Hull City Council has awarded a contract to Tiffin Sandwiches Limited (company number: 04010883) for the delivery of a Catering Provision for the HAF Programme for the initial period of 21 July 2026 - 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for up to a maximum of 2 x12 months. The estimated value of the Contract for the initial period is an estimated PS90,000, with an estimated total cost of PS150,000, if the 2 x 12-month option to extend is taken.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hull City Council has awarded a contract to Tiffin Sandwiches Limited (company number: 04010883) for the delivery of a Catering Provision for the HAF Programme for the initial period of 21 July 2026 - 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for up to a maximum of 2 x12 months. The estimated value of the Contract for the initial period is an estimated PS90,000, with an estimated total cost of PS150,000, if the 2 x 12-month option to extend is taken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c709
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIFFIN SANDWICHES

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