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title: "Shire Services Food & Related Contracts"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Shire Services Food & Related Contracts

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9e3

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## Summary

Shropshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Shire Services Food & Related Contracts", aimed at consolidating multiple standalone food and related supply contracts for their in-house provider, Shire Services. Targeting the goods category, the procurement will benefit numerous schools and establishments across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, North Wales, and the West Midlands. Key industry categories include kitchen equipment, catering supplies, and miscellaneous food products. A preliminary market engagement is scheduled with a deadline of 24th August 2026. The total estimated value of the contracts, expected to commence on 1st May 2027 and run until 30th April 2031, is approximately £17.22 million, with a gross value of £20.664 million.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in food supply and related sectors to expand their market presence in the region. With Shropshire Council exploring innovative supply models such as multi-lot frameworks and SME sub-letting options, smaller enterprises have a chance to participate competitively. Companies specialising in food logistics, certified nut-free bakery products, or those capable of providing comprehensive supply chain solutions are well-positioned to engage in this process. The council’s approach to incorporating market feedback suggests a flexible procurement framework that could accommodate novel delivery models, thereby providing a robust platform for business growth.

## Notice

Shropshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform a proposed consolidation of a number of standalone food and related supply contracts currently held by Shire Services, the Council's in-house catering and cleaning provider, serving approximately 140 schools and other establishments across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, North Wales and the wider West Midlands. The core scope under consideration covers: drinks and vending; kitchen disposables and light equipment; cleaning materials; grocery provisions; greengroceries; and Red Tractor assured marinated chicken. The Council is also testing market capability to deliver a certified nut-free bakery supply (biscuits and bakery products) as an optional addition to this scope, conditional on the outcome of this engagement. The Council is seeking market feedback on packaging (multi-lot framework, single prime with SME sub-let, or a two-contract split), preferred route to market, and suppliers' own supply-chain and delivery models, ahead of a planned procurement. Participation is voluntary and this notice does not commit the Council to proceeding with any procurement. Full details are set out in the accompanying Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document, available from the contact given below.

### Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to review the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document, available on request from Lianne.Dow@shropshire.gov.uk, and to complete the market engagement questionnaire via the Microsoft Forms link below:
Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ETDBti03i0O8gmfkx5ZuiYDedTzJQrxCpJllkEkmL09UMlc1WlJQQlBZQzlRQlhFOFhSSUYxVjFWNC4u 
This notice is for information only. The information contained in this notice, including the nature and scope of requirements, estimated value, service classification and CPV codes, is indicative of current thinking only, is neither exhaustive nor binding, and the Council reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. Publication of this notice does not oblige the Council to commence any competitive tender process. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those participating in this engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,220,000 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 8HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Porthill |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39831000 - Washing preparations
- 39832000 - Dishwashing products
- 39833000 - Anti-dust products

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 12:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073159-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shropshire.gov.uk
- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ETDBti03i0O8gmfkx5ZuiYDedTzJQrxCpJllkEkmL09UMlc1WlJQQlBZQzlRQlhFOFhSSUYxVjFWNC4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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