Official UK procurement notice
Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go
Authority: Hampshire County Council (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis Framework Agreement covers the supply of the Goods to customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies), and other members of the Central Buying Consortium. For more details regarding members, please refer to Paragraph 2.5 in the Invitation to Tender.
Delivery locations may include but not be limited to Local Authority offices, Adult Health and Social Care establishments, Schools, Countryside Services, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service establishments, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary establishments, and other external customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies).
This Framework Agreement contains three Lots, covering the following areas
Lot 1 - Sandwiches, Rolls, Baguettes, Wraps and Paninis
Lot 2 - Salads and Pastas
Lot 3 - Platters, Pastry Products and Other Food-To-Go Items
- No preliminary market engagement: County Supplies is in constant communication with the suppliers within the Market to ensure that the correct goods are being supplied to its customers.
CPV: Food, beverages, tobacco and related products · Prepared sandwiches
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 2 bids received · 2 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
2% of call-off value · The Council requires a rebate in the sum of 2% of net sales under the Framework Agreement (including VAT) to be paid by the Contractor to the Council annually based on all orders paid to the Contractor by the Contracting Authorities in respect of all Orders placed under this Framework Agreement, during the preceding period. The Contractor shall send annual figures to the Council, who will then raise an invoice to the Contractor requesting payment. The Contractor shall quote the Framework Agreement reference number CS27631 on all correspondence clearly stating the period the payment relates to. Supporting documentation should be included to show the value of sales against which rebate has been calculated.
A retrospective payment will be applied to all Orders placed in each year of the Framework Period. The value of the rebate shall be calculated as a percentage of the net value of Orders, irrespective of the origin of the Order.
The Contractor shall make payment of the rebate to the Council or to such other person as the Council directs, within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice for the rebate.
Any disputes relating to the rebate value shall be resolved between the Council and the Contractor.
For the avoidance of doubt the rebate shall be payable on individual Orders and will continue to be payable for the full term of each Order and any extensions thereto.
Without prejudice to any other remedies available, the Council reserves the right to recover from the Contractor any reasonable administration charges incurred in pursuing unpaid rebates. The Council shall also be entitled to charge interest on all outstanding rebates at a rate of 2% above the base lending rate of National Westminster Bank Plc.
If any rebate shall be unpaid for a period of 3 months the Council shall be permitted to terminate the Framework Agreement forthwith on giving notice in writing to the Contractor.
In the event that any of the appointed Contractors goes into receivership during the course of this Framework Agreement the Council reserves the right to set off any accrued rebate against any outstanding invoices.
The Council will request that each Contracting Authority will endeavour to have their Order annotated with the relevant Framework Agreement reference number, but this cannot be guaranteed on all Orders.
Published description of the framework
Direct Award from Each Lot
Mini-competition
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Sandwiches, Rolls, Baguettes, Wraps and PaninisAwardedPublished value£320,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Salads and PastasAwardedPublished value£16,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Platters, Pastry Products and Other Food-To-Go ItemsAwardedPublished value£64,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (1)
- Price criterion 1 (Lot 0): 100%
Published award criteria (1)
- Price criterion 1 (Lot 0): Award Criterion 1 - Price
- Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 10 Feb 2026, 11:01 GMT
- Last source update
- 22 Jul 2026, 13:39 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 27 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
CS27631- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-011727- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c1aFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
Please refer to Hampshire County Council Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders
Terms and conditions for purchase orders | Business and economy | Hampshire County Council
- Risks
Travel disruption - Adverse weather conditions and/or traffic delays could result in failed deliveries, especially with strict delivery times to certain sites.
Market Price Increases - Inflation in EU and UK Produce could make the Framework prices unsustainable.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 10 Mar 2026, 14:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 3 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 2% of call-off value · The Council requires a rebate in the sum of 2% of net sales under the Framework Agreement (including VAT) to be paid by the Contractor to the Council annually based on all orders paid to the Contractor by the Contracting Authorities in respect of all Orders placed under this Framework Agreement, during the preceding period. The Contractor shall send annual figures to the Council, who will then raise an invoice to the Contractor requesting payment. The Contractor shall quote the Framework Agreement reference number CS27631 on all correspondence clearly stating the period the payment relates to. Supporting documentation should be included to show the value of sales against which rebate has been calculated.
A retrospective payment will be applied to all Orders placed in each year of the Framework Period. The value of the rebate shall be calculated as a percentage of the net value of Orders, irrespective of the origin of the Order.
The Contractor shall make payment of the rebate to the Council or to such other person as the Council directs, within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice for the rebate.
Any disputes relating to the rebate value shall be resolved between the Council and the Contractor.
For the avoidance of doubt the rebate shall be payable on individual Orders and will continue to be payable for the full term of each Order and any extensions thereto.
Without prejudice to any other remedies available, the Council reserves the right to recover from the Contractor any reasonable administration charges incurred in pursuing unpaid rebates. The Council shall also be entitled to charge interest on all outstanding rebates at a rate of 2% above the base lending rate of National Westminster Bank Plc.
If any rebate shall be unpaid for a period of 3 months the Council shall be permitted to terminate the Framework Agreement forthwith on giving notice in writing to the Contractor.
In the event that any of the appointed Contractors goes into receivership during the course of this Framework Agreement the Council reserves the right to set off any accrued rebate against any outstanding invoices.
The Council will request that each Contracting Authority will endeavour to have their Order annotated with the relevant Framework Agreement reference number, but this cannot be guaranteed on all Orders.
Timeline
10 Feb 2026 → 22 Jul 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published261 days ago10 Feb 2026, 11:01 GMT
- Clarification questions by239 days ago3 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends233 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown10 Mar 2026, 14:00 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent220 days ago23 Mar 2026
- Award decision expected by215 days ago27 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts211 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published99 days ago22 Jul 2026, 13:39 BST
Notice history
10 events · 13 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Feb 2026- Tender notice published10 Feb 2026, 11:01 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published25 Mar 2026, 10:34 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete25 Mar 2026, 10:34 GMT
- Contract award notice published25 Mar 2026, 10:35 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published25 Mar 2026, 10:36 GMTUK6
- Contract signature expected26 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published22 Jul 2026, 13:33 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published22 Jul 2026, 13:34 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published22 Jul 2026, 13:38 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published22 Jul 2026, 13:39 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (13)
- 2026-07: 3 releases · 22 Jul 2026, 22 Jul 2026
- 2026-03: 6 releases · 25 Mar 2026, 25 Mar 2026
- 2026-02: 1 release · 10 Feb 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£160,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Sandwiches, Rolls, Baguettes, Wraps and Paninis2 awards | |||
| Simply LunchSMESupply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 1, Supplier 11 Apr 2026 – 30 Mar 2030 | ceiling above | 17 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Sandwich Solutions Ltd T/A The TuckboxSupply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 1, Supplier 21 Apr 2026 – 30 Mar 2030 | ceiling above | 17 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Salads and Pastas2 awards | |||
| Simply LunchSMESupply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 2, Supplier 11 Apr 2026 – 30 Mar 2030 | £8,000 | 17 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Sandwich Solutions Ltd T/A The TuckboxSupply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 2, Supplier 21 Apr 2026 – 30 Mar 2030 | £8,000 | 17 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Platters, Pastry Products and Other Food-To-Go Items2 awards | |||
| Simply LunchSMESupply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 3, Supplier 11 Apr 2026 – 30 Mar 2030 | £32,000 | 17 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Sandwich Solutions Ltd T/A The TuckboxSupply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 3, Supplier 21 Apr 2026 – 30 Mar 2030 | £32,000 | 17 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £160,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 1, Supplier 1 · Simply LunchSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030
- Status
- active
Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 2, Supplier 1 · Simply LunchSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £8,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030
- Status
- active
Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 3, Supplier 1 · Simply LunchSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £32,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030
- Status
- active
Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 1, Supplier 2 · Sandwich Solutions Ltd T/A The Tuckbox
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030
- Status
- active
Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 2, Supplier 2 · Sandwich Solutions Ltd T/A The Tuckbox
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £8,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030
- Status
- active
Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Food To-Go. Lot 3, Supplier 2 · Sandwich Solutions Ltd T/A The Tuckbox
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £32,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 · Platters, Pastry Products and Other Food-To-Go Items | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
2 commercial parties on the notice- Sandwich Solutions Ltd T/A The TuckboxFramework contractor
- Simply LunchFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (13)
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