--- title: "Food Supply Contract (The Hive)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b22c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b22c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b22c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b22c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-10" --- # Food Supply Contract (The Hive) Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b22c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b22c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b22c.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by Guildford Borough Council, located in Guildford, United Kingdom. They are in the planning stage for a project titled "Food Supply Contract (The Hive)", which falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products". The initiative aims to provide comprehensive food supply services to support community-based services such as meal provisions, food pantries, and community fridge initiatives. This tender is intended for the UKJ2 region with a planned contract value of £840,000 gross. Businesses interested are invited to express their interest by 26 June 2026, with an anticipated future notice date of 6 July 2026 for further communications. The contract period is planned from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with the possibility of renewal extending to 29 September 2030. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry to expand their market presence, particularly those with capabilities in providing a mix of ambient, chilled, fresh, and frozen products under a single contract arrangement. Companies with expertise in supporting community services and addressing potential risks in delivery models can find this opportunity attractive. The contract's commercial and operational factors, such as delivery profile and service requirements, represent a valuable chance for businesses that can offer comprehensive, reliable food supply services and address contractual challenges effectively. Consequently, this procurement is well-suited for businesses looking to grow within the sub-central governmental sector, particularly those with a strong track record in similar service models. ## Notice The Hive is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a comprehensive food supply service. The provider will support a range of community-based services, including meal provision, food pantries, and community fridge initiatives. ### Planning Information The Council is inviting interested organisations to express their interest in the proposed contract opportunity by email to the address provided within this notice. This Expression of Interest exercise is being undertaken to assist the Council in understanding the level of market interest, supplier capacity and the overall size and capability of the market. The information gathered will help inform the Council's procurement strategy and determine the most appropriate route to market for the future procurement process. The Council Authority requests that interested suppliers submit responses to the questions outlined below: 1) Scope and Delivery Model Please confirm whether your organisation has the capacity and capability to deliver a comprehensive food supply service covering ambient, chilled/fresh, and frozen products under a single contract arrangement. If this is not feasible, please outline your recommended delivery model, including any alternative lotting or contractual structures you believe would better support effective service delivery and market participation. 2) Service Model and Risk Assessment Drawing on your experience of delivering similar contracts, please identify any elements of the proposed service model, delivery requirements, or contract scope that may present challenges, risks, or barriers to participation. Where possible, please suggest mitigations or alternative approaches the Authority may wish to consider. 3) Commercial Attractiveness and Market Appetite Please outline what contract size, delivery profile, and service requirements would represent an attractive opportunity for your organisation. In addition, please identify the key commercial, operational, or contractual factors that would influence your decision to participate in a future procurement exercise of this nature. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054882-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GUILDFORD | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU2 4BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | St Nicolas | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 15:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054882-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054882-2026 10th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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