Tender for supply and distribution of Food, Beverages and Non-Food Products to The Collegiate Trust.
The Collegiate Trust Trading Limited (Pelican) · Local or regional public body
In brief
The Collegiate Trust Trading Limited (Pelican) awarded food and drink work to BFS Group, Nivek Catering Supplies Limited and Snackline Direct Ltd. and 1 others on 8 June 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,560,057 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 18 May 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ambient, Chilled, Frozen 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2028 What this lot coversSupply & Distribution of Ambient, Chilled and Frozen Products | Food and drink supplies | £1,585,892 |
| Non-Food 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2028 What this lot coversSupply and distribution of Non-Food products | — | £149,720 |
| Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2028 What this lot coversSupply and distribution of Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks products | Food and drink supplies | £398,371 |
| Sandwiches 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2028 What this lot coversSupply & Distribution of Sandwich products | Food and drink supplies | £426,074 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFS Group 5 bids received | Ambient, Chilled, Frozen | £1,601,114 | Awarded 6 May 2026 1 June 2026 to 18 May 2028 |
| Nivek Catering Supplies Limited (SME) 7 bids received | Non-Food | £179,645 | Awarded 6 May 2026 21 May 2026 to 20 May 2028 |
| Snackline Direct Ltd. (SME) 6 bids received | Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks | £461,023 | Awarded 6 May 2026 8 June 2026 to 20 May 2028 |
| Simply Lunch (SME) 5 bids received | Sandwiches | £426,074 | Awarded 6 May 2026 26 May 2026 to 20 May 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 010031-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 042213-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 059785-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
1Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for food and drink
- BFS Group1 contract
- Nivek Catering Supplies Limited1 contract
- Simply Lunch1 contract
- Snackline Direct Ltd.1 contract
Similar open tenders
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From notice 010031-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 February 2026, last updated 25 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.