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Invitation To Tender for The Supply & Distribution of Hot Chicken Wrap Concept

Haslingden High School · Education

In brief

Haslingden High School is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £14,500,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 20 December 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Monday 12 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

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).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £14,500,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

  • Suppliers pay a fee of 4% of the value of work won through this framework.

What the notice says

This Framework is designed to meet the Hot Chicken Wrap Concept needs of Haslingden High School it is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldfoodservice.com/fts-eligible-users. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/1068958039 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lancashire:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./J7E8359G5H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J7E8359G5H

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.delta-esourcing.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 12 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 091117-2026

About the buyer

  1. Kirklees College - Vending Machines

    Kirklees CollegeUK-wideFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon5 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £10kestimated
  2. Convenience and impulse foods including confectionery

    Ipswich Borough CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon6 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £415kestimated
  3. Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods

    Gateshead Borough CouncilNorth EastFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £200kframework ceiling
  4. Museums Catering Food Supplies

    Norfolk County CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon6 days left

    Value not stated
  5. Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)

    Department for TransportUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Food and drink supplies

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £135kestimated

From notice 091117-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.