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Food Partnership Service 2027

Cheshire West and Chester Council · Local authority

In brief

Cheshire West and Chester Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (North West).

The estimated value is £625,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at 2pm, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 2pm, Monday 30 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Coordination and facilitation of the Cheshire West and Chester Food Partnership - bringing together public, private, voluntary, community, faith and educational sector organisations to deliver collective action and strategic leadership on food-related issues across the borough.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 17 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £625,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

9 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106201-2026

About the buyer

Cheshire West and Chester CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

158

Awards

120

Suppliers it has used most

MPH Construction Limited6 contracts
Groundwork & Leisure Services Ltd4 contracts
IRG Advisors LLP3 contracts
Penna Plc3 contracts
City West Works Limited2 contracts
Disability Positive2 contracts
Essency Consulting2 contracts
FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd2 contracts

All tenders and awards from Cheshire West and Chester Council

From notice 106201-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.