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title: "Supply of groceries, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (licensed), cleaning materials, and confectionery for resale and operational use at Corn Exchange venues."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# Supply of groceries, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (licensed), cleaning materials, and confectionery for resale and operational use at Corn Exchange venues.

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603ed

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Supply of groceries, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (licensed), cleaning materials, and confectionery for resale and operational use at Corn Exchange venues." This tender falls under the goods industry category with items including miscellaneous food products and beverages. The purchasing activity took place in the UKH24 region, specifically Bedford. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, resulting in no competition. The contract period spanned from 20th May 2025 to 20th November 2025, with the award made to BOOKER LIMITED on 19th May 2025. The contracting process has reached its award stage as of 12th January 2026, with the contract status currently active.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food and beverage supply chain. Companies specializing in the provision of miscellaneous food products and beverages could find a competitive advantage by aligning with public sector buyers like the Bedford Borough Council. Large suppliers, similar to BOOKER LIMITED, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their capability to handle extensive deliveries required by venues such as the Corn Exchange. By participating in these procurement exercises, businesses have the potential to expand their market reach and establish solid relationships with governmental buyers.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons Supply of groceries, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (licensed), cleaning materials, and confectionery for resale and operational use at Corn Exchange venues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002373-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002373-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002373-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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