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title: "Food Safety & Standards Inspections Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0690f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Food Safety & Standards Inspections Services

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690f5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Food Safety & Standards Inspections Services" was conducted by Leicester City Council, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level. This contract falls under the services category with a specific focus on environmental auditing, pertinent to the food industry in the UKF21 region of Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, specifically designed for below-threshold opportunities. This process reached the contract award stage, with the contract being active from 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2027. The total contract value stands at £85,000 gross, with the formal signing taking place on 15 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth prospects for companies specialising in food safety and environmental audits. Medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in assessing and maintaining food hygiene and standards could benefit significantly. By participating in contracts like these, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their market presence by aligning with public sector requirements and gaining recognition from prominent authorities like the Food Standards Agency. The contract was awarded to THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, which indicates the successful participation of a small to medium enterprise in this competitive yet rewarding sector.

## Notice

The Food Team are required to assess the standards and hygiene of all premises that serve/handle food. Each establishment has a rating and is required, through legislation, to be submitted to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Last April the FSA changed how businesses are rated and re-visited, moving from a rating led approach to a risk based approach, i.e. a higher risk business would need to be visited sooner than a business with a low risk rating.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040859-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040859-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040859-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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