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Convenience and impulse foods including confectionery

Ipswich Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Ipswich Borough Council is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (East of England).

The estimated value is £415,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 January 2027.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11am, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11am, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Bids by
11am, Tuesday 6 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality - varies between sub-lot (A lot = 40%) (B lot = 90%) 100%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for food and drink contracts across the UK (from 238 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Council requires contracts to provide confectionery and other foodstuffs to the newly refurbished Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange venues and additionally to support other retail opportunities and events. The procurement is divided into 5 lots - each lot covers well-known brands (A lots) but also has the opportunity for smaller, local suppliers to offer their product range (B Lots) . The Council intends to enter into a non-exclusive Call Off Contracts with the preferred Tenderers in each Lot

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.suffolksourcing.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11am, Tuesday 6 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Confectionery
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Chocolate bars, chocolate bags/boxes, boiled sweets, jellies, liquorice, fudge, toffee, nougat, sugar-free ranges, bespoke branded items e.g. Ipswich Museum packs

Food and drink supplies£100,000
Savoury snacks
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Crisps, nuts, cereal bars, sport bars popcorn etc.

Food and drink supplies£40,000
Meal and snack items
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Cakes (slices and whole cakes), sandwiches, pasta pots, fruit and vegetables etc,

Food and drink supplies£50,000
Grocery & dry goods
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, biscuits.

Food and drink supplies£75,000
Soft drinks
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Cans and bottles

Food and drink supplies£150,000

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083086-2026

About the buyer

Ipswich Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

61

Awards

36
All tenders and awards from Ipswich Borough Council

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From notice 083086-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.