---
title: "Food Supply Contract (The Hive)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Food Supply Contract (The Hive)

Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f9

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## Summary

Guildford Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "Food Supply Contract (The Hive)" to secure a supplier for a comprehensive food supply service across ambient, chilled, and frozen categories. The tender falls under the 'goods' category, specifically focusing on food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. Located in Guildford, United Kingdom, the Council seeks submissions from potentially suitable providers by 12:00 PM BST on 27th July 2026, with the award period concluding on 27th August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and runs until 30th September 2028, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. Quality, price, and social value are key evaluation criteria with respective weightings of 55%, 40%, and 5%.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the supply of a diverse range of food products. Companies with expertise in delivering reliable and flexible food services are well-positioned to benefit from the contract's substantial gross value of £297,600. Ideal candidates would be those with experience in providing economically viable and high-quality solutions, prioritizing both customer satisfaction and sustainability. The open procurement method ensures an inclusive competition, encouraging businesses of various sizes to participate, providing they align with the outlined criteria and capabilities.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and socially responsible food supply partner. The successful supplier will deliver a comprehensive, flexible, and cost-effective food supply service across ambient, chilled and frozen categories.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061612-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,000 |
| Lots value | £248,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 15894000 - Processed food products
- 15895000 - Fast-food products

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061612-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061612-2026
  1st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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