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title: "Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f3e0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f3e0

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council is procuring the supply and distribution of bread and baked goods for its commercial kitchens and schools. The requirement covers fresh bread products, pastry goods and cakes, together with the associated catering distribution service. Delivery is required across Gateshead. This is a service contract led by the council as the public-sector buyer. The procurement is arranged as one requirement and concerns regular provision of food products to council catering operations and schools. Suppliers should therefore be able to support food distribution into an education and commercial-kitchen environment, with products and deliveries meeting the specification and the council’s operational requirements.

The process has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission allowed. The deadline for enquiries was 1 October 2026 at 12:00, and the tender submission deadline was 6 October 2026 at 12:00. The council planned to finalise its award decision by 19 October 2026. The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 including VAT). The contract period is 1 November 2026 to 30 October 2028, with two 12-month extension options allowing a possible end date of 30 October 2030. This is a closed framework for up to two ranked suppliers, without reopening competition. A 1% fee based on the awarded value applies to the successful supplier. Evaluation is 40% quality, 40% value for money and 20% social value.

The opportunity suits SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises able to supply and distribute bread and baked goods reliably to schools and commercial kitchens. Strong bidders will demonstrate relevant experience delivering similar contracts and a clear approach to fulfilling the specification. The council will assess arrangements for product supply and delivery, quality assurance, allergen management and handling complaints. Suppliers must provide unit prices for frequently purchased items, with pricing assessed against indicative annual volumes, so effective cost control and dependable fulfilment are important. The social-value element rewards practical commitments to tackling inequality, supporting local communities, investing in the local economy and working towards a greener future. Businesses with robust food-safety processes, distribution capacity and credible community or environmental commitments are particularly well placed.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is looking to procure a Contract for the Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods within the commercial kitchens and schools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 months options to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084580-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Postcode area | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2026 at 16:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084580-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084580-2026
  7th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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