AwardUpdate

Buying Better Food and Drink

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    16th April 2025 15:56:08 PM

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a new Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of RM6279 Buying Better Food and Drink to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. This is a national agreement developed to support a simple customer journey through an online single access point. Our initial contract value is estimated to attract £100 million worth of spend over the 4-year (2 + 1 +1) contract period, which is a small proportion of the annual £2.1 billion public sector food spend. Additional information: This framework was put in place with an initial duration of 2 years plus an optional extension period of 2 x 12 month periods (2 + 1 + 1). Please note that the 2 x 12 month extensions have been utilised and the end date of this framework is confirmed as being 22/01/2028

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-b77e645e-fec3-4ac5-abe6-dbd323e51379

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    AwardUpdate

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    03100000
    03200000
    03300000
    03400000
    15000000
    55300000
    55500000

    CPV Division(s)

    03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
    15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
    55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The minister for the cabinet office acting through

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    03454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L3 9PP

    United Kingdom

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS


Award

Buying Better Food and Drink

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    9th February 2024 13:07:45 PM

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a new Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of RM6279 Buying Better Food and Drink to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. This is a national agreement developed to support a simple customer journey through an online single access point. Our initial contract value is estimated to attract £100 million worth of spend over the 4-year (2 + 1 +1) contract period, which is a small proportion of the annual £2.1 billion public sector food spend.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-b77e645e-fec3-4ac5-abe6-dbd323e51379

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Award

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    03100000
    03200000
    03300000
    03400000
    15000000
    55300000
    55500000

    CPV Division(s)

    03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
    15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
    55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The minister for the cabinet office acting through

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    03454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L3 9PP

    United Kingdom

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS


Planning

Buying Better Food

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    26th September 2022 13:06:33 PM

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of RM6279 Buying Better Food to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. This will be an agreement managed with a single access point, using a single Tier 1 supplier as an umbrella to simplify the customer journey. This agreement will cover all public sector customers and all food and drink sub-categories, and we welcome the opportunity for single supplier's, a consortium or Special Procurement Vehicle (SPV) style approach to meet these requirements. Our initial Contract value is estimated up to £100 million, and will be confirmed at Contract award. On Wednesday 5th October 2022 CCS will be releasing the draft proposal of the Contract including Terms and Conditions for review by the market. CCS will be holding a Supplier Engagement Day in London on Wednesday 12th October 2022 to share our approach and project plan along with initial feedback. On Thursday 20th October 2022 CCS will hold virtual meetings for feedback on the proposed documentation. Please contact our Food team to discuss in detail and arrange a 1-2-1 meeting. Additional information: This prior information notice replaces the previous PIN issued on the 18/11/2021 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028877-2021 Crown Commercial Service invites suggestions and feedback on the proposed Agreement Contract including Terms and Conditions, from the market suppliers. Our initial Contract value is estimated up to £100 million, and will be confirmed at Contract award. Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions in London on Wednesday 12th October 2022 with suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting framework contract. If you are interested in attending a market engagement session please express your interest by emailing food@crowncommercial.gov.uk no later than midday on Friday 7th October 2022. Further details will be provided to you. Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will participate in the market engagement.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-b77e645e-fec3-4ac5-abe6-dbd323e51379

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    03100000
    03200000
    03300000
    03400000
    15100000
    15200000
    15300000
    15400000
    15500000
    15600000
    15800000
    15900000
    55300000
    55500000

    CPV Division(s)

    03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
    15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
    55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    food@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3450103503

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L3 9PP

    England


Planning

Food & Drink

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    19th November 2021 09:35:52 AM

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Food & Drink to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations This will be an agreement managed with a single access point, using a single Tier 1 supplier as an umbrella to simplify the customer journey. This agreement will cover all public sector customers and all food and drink sub-categories, and we welcome the opportunity for single supplier's, a consortium or Special Procurement Vehicle (SPV)style approach to meet these requirements. Please contact our Food team to discuss in detail and arrange a 1-2-1 meeting. Additional information: The intention of this PIN is to: 1) Inform the market that CCS have changed their approach to the market for the delivery of a Food & Drink agreement. 2) Information related to the project will be uploaded to the CCS RM6279 webpage. Please note that the date of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice is subject to change. This prior information notice replaces the previous PIN issued on the 20/08/2021

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-b77e645e-fec3-4ac5-abe6-dbd323e51379

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    15000000

    CPV Division(s)

    15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    food@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3450103503

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L3 9PP

    England


Planning

Food & Drink

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    20th August 2021 13:05:19 PM

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Food & Drink to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public SectorBodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations The final structure of this procurement vehicle (including any use of a Dynamic Purchasing System) will be determined as a result of the engagement process, and will be confirmed within the Contract Notice Additional information: The intention of this PIN is to: 1) Inform the market that CCS have changed their approach to the market for the delivery of a Food & Drink agreement. CCS have not set out a procurement strategy at this stage (see Section II.2.4); 2) Gauge market interest in this procurement; 3) Engage with the market to develop the right commercial solution to meet CCS objectives; 4) Identify suppliers who would like to participate in the engagement process, including webinars, surveys and meetings. An introductory webinar will be scheduled for 2pm on Tuesday 14th September 2021; 5)To participate in the webinar and to register for regular updates, please email Food@crowncommercial.gov.uk with the following detail: 1. Organisation name 2. Contact name 3. Job title of contact (including responsibility within your organisation) 4. Contact phone number 5. Contact email 6. Organisation website link 6) Information related to the project will be uploaded to the CCS RM6279 webpage. Please note that the date of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice is subject to change. This prior information notice replaces the previous PIN issued on the 18/08/2021 https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showCode.do?noticeId=989431#fh

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-b77e645e-fec3-4ac5-abe6-dbd323e51379

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

    DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    15000000

    CPV Division(s)

    15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    food@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3450103503

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L3 9PP

    England