This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2024 at 13:05

TenderUpdate

24 Aug 2023 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

03 Aug 2023 at 15:00

Tender

01 Aug 2023 at 10:33

Planning

23 Sep 2022 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded the contract for "Buying Better Food and Drink" under ID RM6279 on 23rd January 2024. The contract is valued at £100 million and is aimed at providing food, beverages, and related products to Central Government and other UK Public Sector Bodies. The award is currently active, and the buying organisation is Crown Commercial Service based in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the food and beverage industry to compete for supplying quality products meeting Government Buying Standards for Food. With an estimated contract value of £100 million over a 4-year period, this procurement aims to support small food producers, ensure safer and sustainable food production, and contribute to meeting carbon net-zero goals. Interested suppliers should ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials requirements and consider the quality and price criteria specified in the award process.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS has procured a Food & Drink commercial solution which : Is free to use for all customers - Be simple, quick and easy to use for customers Supports all food producers (including SMEs) in accessing public sector food opportunities Supports public sector food buyers in buying better quality, safer, sustainable food that meets The Government Buying Standards for Food Supports public sector customers in meeting carbon net zero goals, by supporting sustainable food production and reducing carbon footprint. Supports investment in local communities, equality and diversity, reduction in Modern Slavery risks, resource efficiency Offers regional supply and local distribution networks

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for two one (1) year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036ac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004428-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats

15500000 - Dairy products

15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15900000 - 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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 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
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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

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