Award

Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Award

17 Jul 2019 at 09:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, involves a framework agreement titled "Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items". This procurement falls under the food services category and is primarily targeted for use within policy custody units across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. Currently in the award stage, the contract was awarded to BFS Group Limited, with a total value of £10 million. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2019 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2023. The procurement method employed was a competitive procedure with negotiation, and key deadlines included the tender period which closed on 10th December 2018.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in food service and distribution, particularly those offering ambient meals that require no refrigeration and cater to diverse dietary needs, such as vegan and halal options. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for supplying the specified items under this framework, given its accessibility to participating bodies for future procurement without the need for additional tendering processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items

Notice Description

This procurement is of a framework agreement with one supplier by the Contracting Authority for the supply and distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Relating Items to the Contracting Authority and the Other Participating Bodies for use in policy custody units. Accordingly, it is the intention that all Participating Bodies should be able to rely on this procurement to purchase such goods without the need for any further procurement process. Ambient Meals must be suitable for storage without the use of refrigerators or freezers and must have a minimum shelf life of twelve (12) month's from the time of delivery. All meals must be pre-cooked and individually prepared in containers suitable for reheating by microwave. Meals under the Framework Agreement shall be suitable for a range of dietary, cultural and religious requirements such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten Free, Lactose Free and Nut Free. The Framework Agreement also requires the supply of in-cup drinks, snack options, ambient sides, breakfast items and other related items. It is a key requirement that all items are suitable for use in a custody environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-391b6ca0-44b4-46f8-994d-ba1844ae2752
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38eae47-7aaa-4e6f-ab4f-fde6e807e06a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHFLEET, KENT
Postcode
DA11 8BD
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Northfleet & Springhead
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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