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Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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07 Sep 2026 at 16:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is procuring the supply and distribution of bread and baked goods for its commercial kitchens and schools. The requirement covers fresh bread products, pastry goods and cakes, together with the associated catering distribution service. Delivery is required across Gateshead. This is a service contract led by the council as the public-sector buyer. The procurement is arranged as one requirement and concerns regular provision of food products to council catering operations and schools. Suppliers should therefore be able to support food distribution into an education and commercial-kitchen environment, with products and deliveries meeting the specification and the council’s operational requirements.

The process has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission allowed. The deadline for enquiries was 1 October 2026 at 12:00, and the tender submission deadline was 6 October 2026 at 12:00. The council planned to finalise its award decision by 19 October 2026. The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 including VAT). The contract period is 1 November 2026 to 30 October 2028, with two 12-month extension options allowing a possible end date of 30 October 2030. This is a closed framework for up to two ranked suppliers, without reopening competition. A 1% fee based on the awarded value applies to the successful supplier. Evaluation is 40% quality, 40% value for money and 20% social value.

The opportunity suits SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises able to supply and distribute bread and baked goods reliably to schools and commercial kitchens. Strong bidders will demonstrate relevant experience delivering similar contracts and a clear approach to fulfilling the specification. The council will assess arrangements for product supply and delivery, quality assurance, allergen management and handling complaints. Suppliers must provide unit prices for frequently purchased items, with pricing assessed against indicative annual volumes, so effective cost control and dependable fulfilment are important. The social-value element rewards practical commitments to tackling inequality, supporting local communities, investing in the local economy and working towards a greener future. Businesses with robust food-safety processes, distribution capacity and credible community or environmental commitments are particularly well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is looking to procure a Contract for the Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods within the commercial kitchens and schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 months options to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f3e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084580-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 1-2 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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