This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2021 at 22:45

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

TenderUpdate

04 May 2021 at 22:55

TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2021 at 22:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Leidos Supply Limited, seeking tenders for "The Supply of UK Deployable Food." This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on food products for the British Armed Forces, including military establishments and naval bases throughout the UK. The contract is currently active and operates under the open procurement method, with bids having been submitted prior to the deadline of 16 June 2021. The estimated contract value is £175,000,000, with an initial duration of 5 years, potentially extending for another 2 years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of food products, including fresh, ambient, chilled, frozen, and bakery items. Suppliers that can offer a robust logistics and delivery system to meet the needs of military operations would be particularly competitive. Companies capable of managing complex supply chains and adhering to rigorous procurement standards are best positioned to engage with this substantial contract, which encompasses numerous delivery locations across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Supply of UK Deployable Food

Notice Description

Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In April 2015 the MOD signed a thirteen year contract with Leidos Europe Ltd to provide the procurement and inventory management of commodity items (as well as the storage and distribution services) historically provided in-house by the Logistic Commodities and Services Operating Centre. Leidos, working with the MOD, will transform the way these services are delivered to ensure requirements continue to be met whilst providing best value for money for the department. The organisation delivering these services is known as Team Leidos. Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it has awarded tenders for its supply and delivery of UK Deployable Food. The Defence Food Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd, has awarded the tender for the requirement of the supply of UK Deployable Food on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 1 Lot. The estimated value is PS115,000,000.00 over the 7 year period. UK Deployable Food has been awarded to BFS Group Ltd (T/A Bidfood). The initial contract length is 5 Years followed by 2 additional Option Years.

Options: An extension Option of 24 months.

Renewal: Leidos believes this to be a recurring Requirement, however this may be subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029524
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024523-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leidos Supply Limited
Additional Buyers

Leidos Supply

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS Group Ltd (T/A Bidfood)

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