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Preliminary Market Engagement for Fresh Traybakes, Cakes and Fresh Cooked Sweet Pastry Squares

Description: Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of Health and Social Care NI (HSCNI) wish to seek engagement with the marketplace to ascertain the market's capabilities in respect of the supply and delivery of Fresh Traybakes, Cakes and Fresh Cooked Sweet Pastry Squares.

Summary: The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service is initiating a preliminary market engagement for the procurement of Fresh Traybakes, Cakes, and Fresh Cooked Sweet Pastry Squares on behalf of Health and Social Care NI. This process is currently at the planning stage, focusing on gathering information about market capabilities. The anticipated engagement covers the industry category of food products, specifically fresh pastry goods and cakes, and involves goods delivery within Northern Ireland. Interested parties are urged to register and respond through the eTendersNI platform before the deadline of 15:00 on Friday, 22nd May 2026. The formal contract notice is expected to be published on 9th October 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1st March 2027.

Supply & Distribution of Various Foods

Description: Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of various foods within the footprint of Cumberland Council, these foods will be suitable for Cumberland Care Sites, Cumberland Council Sites and Cumberland Council maintained non-chequebook schools which do not use third party School Meals providers. Cumberland Care sites currently consist of 8 Care Homes and 9 Day Centres. There are currently 75 maintained schools within they footprint of Cumberland Council. Only those schools which do not use a third-party school meals provider will be eligible to access the Framework, this currently applies to 31 schools but is subject to change. The number of schools who will access the Framework is not guaranteed as not all schools will choose to opt in. Schools that are (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Supply & Distribution of Various Foods." The contract encompasses the supply and distribution of food products to various Cumberland Care Sites, Council Sites, and selected schools within the Cumberland Council area, identified under industry category "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products." This tender, with an estimated value of £4.5 million, is segmented into four distinct lots covering fresh meat and fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, and diverse groceries provisions. Each lot will be awarded separately to suppliers through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 26th May 2026. The procurement, regulated under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, allows for the participation of four suppliers through a framework agreement, which does not permit reopening of competition.

Food & Drink Concepts

Description: The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of a variety of Food & Drink concepts to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this Closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The annual spend through the Closed Framework is estimated at PS3m The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at PS40m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Food Concepts (Lots 1-6): Chicken Concepts to include all chicken concepts such as fried chicken, gyros, kebabs, marinated options, Korean fried chicken etc. Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta including school-compliant ranges of (read more...)

Summary: The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO) is inviting tenders for the supply and distribution of various Food & Drink concepts under a closed framework, part of an open procedure procurement method. This opportunity, titled "Food & Drink Concepts," falls under the goods industry category and is targeted at members and clients including universities, colleges, and the wider public sector in the UK. Located in Manchester, TUCO aims to finalise the procurement by 30th July 2026, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 5th June 2026. The procurement seeks to fulfil a framework agreement over a maximum of four years, potentially generating £40 million in total spend.

Food and Catering Supplies for Ark Schools Across the UK.

Description: Ark Schools Multi Academy Trust ("Ark Schools") is seeking to appoint a number of suppliers for the provision of food products, catering consumables and associated goods to 32 Ark academies (London, Birmingham, Hastings and Portsmouth). The contract will be managed by ISCC Purchasing Ltd trading as Procure ("ISCC Procure"), acting as procurement manager and agent for supplier contracting, ordering and consolidated invoicing. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Disposable-catering-supplies./5PK73U23SH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5PK73U23SH

Summary: Ark Schools is inviting suppliers to tender for the supply of food and catering supplies to 32 of its academies located in London, Birmingham, Hastings, and Portsmouth. This process is managed by ISCC Purchasing Ltd, trading as Procure, which serves as the procurement manager and agent for the contract. The tender is currently in the invitation to tender stage with submissions required by 14th May 2026, before 12:00 pm. The procurement falls under the category of "goods" and employs an open competitive flexible procedure with stages including selection and shortlisting. With a total contract value of £25 million, the awarded contract aims to cater to varied food categories and catering supplies, evaluated based on price and various quality criteria.

Staff Shop Cash and Carry Supplier

Description: To supply goods for both Staff shops at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Summary: The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Staff Shop Cash and Carry Supplier" contract, valued at £1,200,000 gross. This initiative falls within the goods industry category, specifically targeting confectionery and chocolate products, to supply the staff shops in York and Scarborough located in the UK region UKE2. Potential suppliers should note key dates, such as the preliminary market engagement notice published on 28th April 2026, with the engagement milestone scheduled for 21st May 2026. The future tender notice has a planned release date of 8th June 2026. Contact Richard Robinson (richard.robinson15@nhs.net, 01723342159) for more information.

Milk and Milk Products

Description: The Education Authority invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Milk and Milk Products. The initial period will be for 4 years from the Start Date (anticipated to be July 2026) with options to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. This tender is divided into sixteen Subsections as follows: Armagh Area (areas 1-2), Ballymena (areas 1-7), Belfast, Dundonald and Omagh (areas 1-5). Suppliers can bid for one subsection, more than one subsection, or all subsections. Each subsection will be evaluated independently, and suppliers who bid for multiple subsections will have their submissions assessed on a separate per-subsection basis. This Contract is established by the Education Authority and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows, who at some (read more...)

Summary: The public procurement process initiated by the Education Authority in Belfast has reached the tender stage for the supply and delivery of milk and milk products, anticipated to commence in July 2026. This contract will potentially extend up to June 2032. With a value of £21,000,000, the procurement involves sixteen subsections across various areas in Northern Ireland, including Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Dundonald, and Omagh. The open procedure is applicable, allowing suppliers to bid for individual subsections or multiple ones independently, with the tender closing on 26th May 2026 and inquiry responses due by 19th May 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity in the dairy products industry category and emphasises goods supply requirements under Northern Irish devolved regulations.

The Supply of Impulse Ice Cream

Description: This Contract will be for the continued provision of impulse ice cream and related products for resale to visitors and customers at Leeds City Council commercial ventures such as visitor attractions, museums and galleries, parks, cafes and performance venues.

Summary: Leeds City Council is currently seeking suppliers for a contract titled "The Supply of Impulse Ice Cream." The tender falls under the Public authority - sub-central government category and is classified within the CPV categories for ice cream and similar products. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the process is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 26th May 2026, and enquiries are expected to be concluded by 15th May 2026. The award decision is anticipated by 15th June 2026. The procurement method is open, aligning with the legal basis specified by the UKPGA 2023/54, and focuses on goods valued at approximately £225,000 net (£270,000 gross). The intended contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, with potential for extension up to an additional year.

Land-based Careers Marketing Campaign (14-19)

Description: Landex, on behalf of a collaborative forum of land-based education and industry partners, invites tenders for the development and delivery of an integrated national marketing campaign focused on raising awareness of land-based careers among young people aged 14-19. Landex is managing this project on behalf of the National Landbased College, working with sector partners to raise awareness of the breadth, relevance and future opportunities within land-based careers. The campaign will present a positive, modern and future-focused narrative for land-based careers, address misconceptions and awareness gaps, cover the breadth of land-based industries, include social media campaign delivery and video-led content, direct users to a central landing destination with onward routes to careers, courses, advisers and adult upskilling, integrate and signpost partner initiatives and assets, provide measurable impact data and (read more...)

Summary: Landex, on behalf of the National Landbased College and its sector partners, has initiated a procurement process for carrying out a marketing campaign aimed at raising awareness of land-based careers among young people aged 14-19. The tender is for the creation and execution of a nationwide campaign that includes social media and video content and aligns with existing sector initiatives. This contract, valued at up to £40,000, is managed under an open procedure and is classified within the agricultural, farming, and related industries. The campaign's main focus is to foster a modern perspective on land-based careers, directing users to existing resources without branding. Key procurement dates include the submission deadline on 27 April 2026, presentations in the week commencing 11 May 2026, and a contract start date set for 8 June 2026, spanning locations such as the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

Description: Provision and delivery of groceries and provision to support catering operations across its estate and within schools, with products meeting all agreed quality, freshness, and food safety standards and being delivered in line with specified schedule

Summary: Derbyshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply and delivery of groceries and provisions intended to support its catering operations across various estates and schools. As of 24 April 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1 August 2027, indicating when more detailed tender information will become available. The council, located at County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, seeks to ensure that the products supplied meet quality, freshness, and food safety standards. This public authority tender falls under the goods category and is classified within the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The contract performance period is planned to commence on 1 March 2028 and conclude on 28 February 2035, with procurement valued at approximately £14.9 million, gross amounting to £17.88 million.

Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce & Potatoes

Description: Provision and delivery of fresh produce and potatoes to support catering operations across its estate and within schools, with products meeting all agreed quality, freshness, and food safety standards and being delivered in line with specified schedule

Summary: Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce & Potatoes." This involves the provision and delivery of fresh produce and potatoes catering to their estate and schools, ensuring products meet quality, freshness, and food safety standards. The procurement falls under the industry category of Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, with an estimated value of £9,840,000 gross. The planned contract period is from the 1st of January 2028 to the 30th of April 2034. The future notice date is expected on the 1st of May 2027, giving potential suppliers ample time to prepare and comply with procurement regulations.