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Convenience and impulse foods including confectionery

Ipswich Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 2 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 6 October 2026 (16 days left)
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Overview

Ipswich Borough Council is procuring convenience and impulse foods including confectionery for the newly refurbished Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange venues, with additional supply for other retail opportunities and events. The procurement is divided into five lots, each offering both established brand suppliers (A lots) and opportunities for smaller local suppliers (B lots). The Council intends to establish non-exclusive call-off contracts with preferred tenderers in each lot, with an estimated value of £415,000 and a submission deadline of 6 October 2026.

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Lots (5)

  • Confectionery

    Chocolate bars, chocolate bags/boxes, boiled sweets, jellies, liquorice, fudge, toffee, nougat, sugar-free ranges, bespoke branded items e.g. Ipswich Museum packs

    £100,000

  • Savoury snacks

    Crisps, nuts, cereal bars, sport bars popcorn etc.

    £40,000

  • Meal and snack items

    Cakes (slices and whole cakes), sandwiches, pasta pots, fruit and vegetables etc,

    £50,000

  • Grocery & dry goods

    Coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, biscuits.

    £75,000

  • Soft drinks

    Cans and bottles

    £150,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£415,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
2 September 2026
Questions by
6 October 2026
Deadline
6 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Potato crispsBread products, fresh pastry goods and cakesSandwichesPastry goods and cakesRusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakesChocolate and sugar confectioneryCoffeeDecaffeinated coffee+5 more

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    2 September 2026

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