---
title: "Food Supply Contract (The Hive)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c136"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
---

# Food Supply Contract (The Hive)

Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c136

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## Summary

Guildford Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated a new tender process for a Food Supply Contract titled "The Hive". This procurement is open and is primarily within the goods category, focusing on the supply of ambient, chilled, and frozen food products. It aims to appoint an experienced and socially responsible supplier to deliver a cost-effective service in the specified regions of the UK. The tender stage commenced on 1st July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 20th July 2026, and the tender submission deadline set for 27th July 2026. The awarded contract will begin on 1st October 2026, lasting until 30th September 2028, with potential extensions for up to two additional one-year periods. This procurement will follow an open procedure and interested parties can register their details through the SE Shared Services portal for participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food supply to expand their market reach and engage with a public sector client. Companies equipped to provide a comprehensive and flexible food supply service, especially those with capabilities across various food categories, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's value, totalling £297,600, indicates a substantial scope for revenue generation. Furthermore, the tender's evaluation criteria, prioritising quality (55%) and price (40%), suggest that businesses delivering high-quality services at competitive prices, along with a commitment to social value (5%), can leverage this opportunity to bolster their business growth.

## 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/061708-2026 |
| 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 | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## 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 11:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061708-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061708-2026
  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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