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Food Supply Contract (The Hive)

Guildford Borough Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 23:52.

Opportunity overview

The Hive is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a comprehensive food supply service. The provider will support a range of community-based services, including meal provision, food pantries, and community fridge initiatives.

Classification

  • CPV15000000 — Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CRPN-00526
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Sept 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15000000
Description
Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The Council is inviting interested organisations to express their interest in the proposed contract opportunity by email to the address provided within this notice. This Expression of Interest exercise is being undertaken to assist the Council in understanding the level of market interest, supplier capacity and the overall size and capability of the market. The information gathered will help inform the Council's procurement strategy and determine the most appropriate route to market for the future procurement process. The Council Authority requests that interested suppliers submit responses to the questions outlined below: 1) Scope and Delivery Model Please confirm whether your organisation has the capacity and capability to deliver a comprehensive food supply service covering ambient, chilled/fresh, and frozen products under a single contract arrangement. If this is not feasible, please outline your recommended delivery model, including any alternative lotting or contractual structures you believe would better support effective service delivery and market participation. 2) Service Model and Risk Assessment Drawing on your experience of delivering similar contracts, please identify any elements of the proposed service model, delivery requirements, or contract scope that may present challenges, risks, or barriers to participation. Where possible, please suggest mitigations or alternative approaches the Authority may wish to consider. 3) Commercial Attractiveness and Market Appetite Please outline what contract size, delivery profile, and service requirements would represent an attractive opportunity for your organisation. In addition, please identify the key commercial, operational, or contractual factors that would influence your decision to participate in a future procurement exercise of this nature.
Due
26 Jun 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
054882-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
10 Jun 2026, 16:06
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Guildford Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PRYN-3355-CPMV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRYN-3355-CPMV

Address

Street Address
Millmead House, Millmead
Locality
Guildford
Postal Code
GU2 4BB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ25

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Guildford · UKJ25 · GU2 4BB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ2 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 054882-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·