---
title: "Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a3c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068a3c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
---

# Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a3c

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply and delivery of groceries and provisions intended to support its catering operations across various estates and schools. As of 24 April 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1 August 2027, indicating when more detailed tender information will become available. The council, located at County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, seeks to ensure that the products supplied meet quality, freshness, and food safety standards. This public authority tender falls under the goods category and is classified within the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The contract performance period is planned to commence on 1 March 2028 and conclude on 28 February 2035, with procurement valued at approximately £14.9 million, gross amounting to £17.88 million.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food distribution and supply chain operations within the United Kingdom. Companies capable of delivering high-quality grocery items with consistent freshness and adhering to food safety regulations stand to benefit significantly from engaging with this tender. It provides long-term growth potential for firms involved in wholesale food supply, logistics, and product distribution, particularly those that can effectively meet the logistical and delivery requirements specified by Derbyshire County Council. The procurement process opens potential partnerships and revenue streams for businesses equipped to handle large-scale distribution and collaboration with public sector entities.

## Notice

Provision and delivery of groceries and provision to support catering operations across its estate and within schools, with products meeting all agreed quality, freshness, and food safety standards and being delivered in line with specified schedule

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037356-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2028 - 28 Feb 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 07:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037356-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037356-2026
  24th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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