Award

Contract for the supply of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items for Custody

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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Award

01 Sep 2025 at 13:06

Award Notice
Award

28 Jun 2023 at 14:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Thames Valley Police involves a contract for the supply of ambient meals, in-cup drinks, and ancillary items to custody suites. This tender falls under the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" industry category and will be fulfilled within the South East of the United Kingdom. The process has been completed with the award announced on 1st September 2025, through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with a total value of £366,536. The buyer is Thames Valley Police, located in Kidlington, England, known for its commitment to securing necessary supplies efficiently.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in food and beverage supply, particularly those that can meet the demands of police custody environments. Though the tender has been awarded to BFS Group Limited, the framework agreement approach indicates potential future opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in similar procurement exercises, businesses can expand their market reach and enhance their profile within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items for Custody

Notice Description

Contract award notice only; Direct award via a Kent Police 7 Force framework for the provision of Ambient Meals, In-cup drinks and Related items to Thames Valley Police (TVP) custody suites. This award supersedes any previously published award notices. This is a 2 year call-off commencing 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7312230-56f3-4d52-bf62-0160ccbff866
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb4a8fe-c914-4832-acb8-f5068709d6f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£366,536 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£766,536 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 2NX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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