The Council requires contracts to provide confectionery and other foodstuffs to the newly refurbished Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange venues and additionally to support other retail opportunities and events. The procurement is divided into 5 lots - each lot covers well-known brands (A lots) but also has the opportunity for smaller, local suppliers to offer their product range (B Lots) . The Council intends to enter into a non-exclusive Call Off Contracts with the preferred Tenderers in each Lot – Lot nr.: 1 Confectionery Chocolate bars, chocolate bags/boxes, boiled sweets, jellies, liquorice, fudge, toffee, nougat, sugar-free ranges, bespoke branded items e.g. Ipswich Museum packs Duration contract start date : 01/01/2027 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 31/12/2031 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 100 (Quality - varies between sub-lot (A lot = 40%) (B lot = 90%)) – Lot nr.: 2 Savoury snacks Crisps, nuts, cereal bars, sport bars popcorn etc. Duration contract start date : 01/01/2027 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 31/12/2031 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 100 (Quality - varies between sub-lot (A lot = 40%) (B lot = 90%)) – Lot nr.: 3 Meal and snack items Cakes (slices and whole cakes), sandwiches, pasta pots, fruit and vegetables etc, Duration contract start date : 01/01/2027 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 31/12/2031 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 100 (Quality - varies between sub-lot (A lot = 40%) (B lot = 90%)) – Lot nr.: 4 Grocery & dry goods Coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, biscuits. Duration contract start date : 01/01/2027 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 31/12/2031 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 100 (Quality - varies between sub-lot (A lot = 40%) (B lot = 90%)) – Lot nr.: 5 Soft drinks Cans and bottles Duration contract start date : 01/01/2027 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 31/12/2031 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 100 (Quality - varies between sub-lot (A lot = 40%) (B lot = 90%))