Planning

Technology and Management Agent - Food Supply and Delivery Platform

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

16 Mar 2021 at 12:54

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is orchestrating a procurement process for the "Technology and Management Agent - Food Supply and Delivery Platform" tender (RM6227). This initiative falls within the IT services industry and aims to develop an online platform connecting public sector organisations with local food producers in the South West of England, with plans for national rollout after a pilot phase. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £75 million allocated across four financial years from 2021 to 2025. Key dates include the anticipated notice for future procurement opportunities on 1st April 2021 and a contract period running from 31st December 2021 to 30th December 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure that exceeds threshold limits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in food supply, IT services, and platform development. Companies that can provide innovative technology solutions and manage logistics for food supply chains will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The tender’s open nature allows Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate, making it accessible for a diverse range of businesses in the industry to engage and potentially grow their operations through successful partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology and Management Agent - Food Supply and Delivery Platform

Notice Description

This agreement will initially be a twelve-month pilot programme that will run in the South West of England, and will then roll out nationally following the successful completion of the pilot. RM6227 will provide access to an online platform that links public sector organisations with a wide range of local food producers and suppliers. Customers will have the flexibility to meet their food requirements using multiple suppliers. The food products offered by the platform include: fresh, pantry, bakery, ready meals frozen foods, drinks, catering consumables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5a3c62b-4349-449f-be7d-a6610d3468f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b45238-20c4-4b28-9991-05cc82d01113
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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