Upcoming

Sandwiches and Food-to-Go Products

Gateshead Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Gateshead Borough Council has announced plans to buy food and drink work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £160,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 13 June 2027.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 30 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Council has a requirement for the supply and delivery of pre-packed sandwiches and food-to-go products at Gateshead Civic Centre and Gateshead Central Library.

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. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 107003-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

81

Awards

64

Suppliers it has used most for food and drink

  1. Supply of Food Service- (Multiple Lots)

    Anchor Hanover GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFood and drink supplies

    Open14 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £88.4mestimated
  2. NEPO407 - Food Supply

    The Association of North East Councils LimitedNorth East, North WestFood and drink supplies

    Open24 days left11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £200mframework ceiling

From notice 107003-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.