--- title: "Supply of Alcohol and Beverages for Exeter Corn Exchange" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06109d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06109d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06109d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06109d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EXETER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-04" --- # Supply of Alcohol and Beverages for Exeter Corn Exchange Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06109d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06109d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06109d.json) ## Summary Exeter City Council has concluded an open procurement process for the supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to support various hospitality operations within the city, including venues such as the Exeter Corn Exchange, ISCA, Underground Passages, and Customs House. This opportunity, documented under the ID PR312025, falls under the goods industry category and primarily targets the UKK4 region. The contract, awarded to TOLCHARDS LIMITED, commenced on 27 May 2026 and is initially set for two years, with the potential for up to three one-year extensions given satisfactory performance. The open procedure facilitated inclusive competition, drawing five bids, and highlights quality and price as key evaluation criteria, weighted at 70% and 30%, respectively. Relevant regulations and standards for food safety and licensing must be adhered to throughout the contract term. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in beverage supply, particularly those capable of maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance. SMEs like TOLCHARDS LIMITED, which played a pivotal role in securing this contract, are well-positioned to compete in such markets. Businesses with robust logistics capabilities and a commitment to quality service delivery and customer satisfaction are encouraged to engage in future procurement exercises, potentially opening pathways for continued partnerships and market expansion within municipal and public sector hospitality domains. ## Notice : Exeter City Council is seeking a supplier to provide a consistent and high-quality supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to support hospitality across multiple council-owned venues. This includes, but is not limited to, the Exeter Corn Exchange, ISCA, Underground Passages, Customs House, and other properties used for public events, community functions and commercial activities. The successful tenderer will be expected to deliver products to various locations across the city and ensure compliance with all relevant licensing and food safety regulations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: As detailed in ITT Volume 1, Section 7. Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with two options to extend for up to 12 months each (3+1+1), giving a total of 5 years (the Term). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052711-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 26 May 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-02-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £416,666 | | Lots value | £416,666 | | Awards value | £416,666 | | Contracts value | £416,666 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EXETER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX1 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St David's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TOLCHARDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 4 Jun 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052711-2026 - 4 Jun 2026 at 10:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052672-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 11:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007523-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 10:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007471-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052711-2026 4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052672-2026 4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007523-2026 28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007471-2026 28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.tolchards.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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