Award

Buying Better Food and Drink

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

16 Apr 2025 at 15:56

Planning

26 Sep 2022 at 13:06

Planning

19 Nov 2021 at 09:35

Planning

20 Aug 2021 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has established a new Pan Government Collaborative Agreement titled "Buying Better Food and Drink" (RM6279), targeting Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies. This national agreement, worth £100 million over four years, supports a streamlined customer journey via an online single access point. The agreement will cover a wide range of industry categories including agricultural and horticultural products, cereals, vegetables, fruits, nuts, farming, hunting, fishing products, forestry and logging products, food, beverages, tobacco, restaurant and food-serving services, and canteen and catering services. The contract period is from 23 January 2024 to 22 January 2028, with a procurement method of an open procedure. The relevant procurement stages—planning, tender, and award—have been completed, with the final award stage concluding in early 2024. All UK public sector bodies, including health, police, fire, rescue, education and devolved administrations, are eligible to use this framework. The framework encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the food and drink sector, including suppliers of agricultural and horticultural products, processed foods, beverages, and related services. The extensive scope and value of the agreement promise steady demand and long-term commitments from major public sector bodies. Businesses with capabilities in large-scale production, logistics, and supply chain management, as well as those specialising in niche segments such as organic or local produce, are well-positioned to benefit. SMEs and VCSEs will find this an appealing opportunity due to the simplified access and support mechanisms embedded in the agreement, enabling them to compete alongside larger suppliers. This framework fosters a collaborative procurement environment that can enhance market visibility and provide a robust avenue for expanding public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Buying Better Food and Drink

Notice Description

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 PS100 million worth of spend over the 4-year (2 + 1 +1) contract period, which is a small proportion of the annual PS2.1 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b77e645e-fec3-4ac5-abe6-dbd323e51379
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ffa5f7-f3b2-4608-a85b-b8777d04c913
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2024 - 22 Jan 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS

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