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Supply of Alcohol and Beverages for Exeter Corn Exchange

Awarded to TOLCHARDS LIMITED

Exeter City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 28 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 February 2026

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Overview

Exeter City Council procured a supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for distribution across multiple council-owned venues including the Exeter Corn Exchange, ISCA, Underground Passages, and Customs House, with delivery to various locations and compliance with licensing and food safety regulations. The contract, valued at £416,666, was awarded to TOLCHARDS LIMITED on 9 April 2026 and is now in delivery or complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£416,666
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 January 2026
Questions by
14 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Beverages, tobacco and related products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£416,666
Award date
9 April 2026
Contract period
26 May 2026 → 26 May 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
26 May 2031
Bids received
5
Winner
  • TOLCHARDS LIMITED

This contract ends on 26 May 2029, or 26 May 2031 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

TOLCHARDS LIMITED

Based in
Torquay
Public contracts won
1
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

5

4 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Quality70%
  • Price30%

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Market context

Typical award in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

£450,356

Median of 538 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 7% below the median.

Exeter City Council in the last 12 months

33

contracts awarded, worth £26,278,826 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    4 June 2026

  2. Contract

    4 June 2026

  3. Tender Update

    28 January 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    28 January 2026

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