AwardedAwarded 15 May 2026

Supply of Alcohol and Beverages for Exeter Corn Exchange

Exeter City Council · Local authority

In brief

Exeter City Council awarded food and drink work to Tolchards Limited on 15 May 2026.

The notice gives a value of £416,666 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 27 May 2026.

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.

What the notice says

: Exeter City Council is seeking a supplier to provide a consistent and high-quality supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to support hospitality across multiple council-owned venues. This includes, but is not limited to, the Exeter Corn Exchange, ISCA, Underground Passages, Customs House, and other properties used for public events, community functions and commercial activities. The successful tenderer will be expected to deliver products to various locations across the city and ensure compliance with all relevant licensing and food safety regulations.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Tolchards Limited (SME)
5 bids received
£416,666
Awarded 10 April 2026
27 May 2026 to 26 May 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 007471-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 007523-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 052672-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 052711-2026

About the buyer

Exeter City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

54

Awards

33

Suppliers it has used most for food and drink

  1. CS2686 - Food Provision for FUEL Winter 2026 and Spring 2027

    Wiltshire CouncilSouth WestFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Open14 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £78kestimated
  2. 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

    Open58 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £88.4mestimated

From notice 007471-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 January 2026, last updated 4 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.