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title: "Food, Drink and catering Consumables Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e031"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Food, Drink and catering Consumables Framework

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e031

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## Summary

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the procurement process associated with its Food, Drink, and Catering Consumables Framework, according to the notice dated 10th March 2026. The framework involves two lots: one for ambient, chilled, and frozen food, and another for catering disposables. BFS Group Limited and Chinastack Catering Equipment Limited have been awarded contracts for the respective lots, with the procurement falling under the goods category in the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure and utilised a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 23rd March 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029. A standstill period is scheduled to end on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food supply and catering disposables, particularly those capable of handling large-scale deliveries of consumables and packaging. Large companies like BFS Group Limited, as well as SMEs such as Chinastack Catering Equipment Limited, are well-suited to participate and have successfully secured the framework contracts. This procurement could prove beneficial for experienced food distributors and catering suppliers interested in expanding their market presence within the public sector by providing high-quality products, as highlighted by the Council's criteria focusing on quality and price.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a supplier to provide food and beverages for council requirements. In addition, the tender includes a separate lot for catering disposables, such as food packaging, cups, cutlery, and related items. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots.

### Lot Information

Ambient, Chilled and Frozen Consumables

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (the Council) require an experienced company to supply and deliver ambient, chilled and frozen food and beverages including but not limited to a range of canned, packaged, fresh food and canned and bottled beverages (the Products).

Catering Disposables

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (the Council) require an experienced company to supply and deliver catering disposables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021436-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,826,890 |
| Lots value | £1,828,979 |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP; CHINASTACK CATERING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021436-2026
- 25 Nov 2025 at 13:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076871-2025
- 13 Nov 2025 at 10:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073442-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021436-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076871-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073442-2025
  13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf4858ff-7ac0-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Tender Documents and portal for submission

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bidfood.co.uk/
- http://www.chinastack.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf4858ff-7ac0-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=TruePleaseregisterisnotalreadywithProcontract(nofeerequired)andcompletetenderdocumentsasrequired.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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