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title: "Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items"
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# Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391b6ca0-44b4-46f8-994d-ba1844ae2752

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, involves a framework agreement titled "Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items". This procurement falls under the food services category and is primarily targeted for use within policy custody units across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. Currently in the award stage, the contract was awarded to BFS Group Limited, with a total value of £10 million. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2019 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2023. The procurement method employed was a competitive procedure with negotiation, and key deadlines included the tender period which closed on 10th December 2018.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in food service and distribution, particularly those offering ambient meals that require no refrigeration and cater to diverse dietary needs, such as vegan and halal options. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for supplying the specified items under this framework, given its accessibility to participating bodies for future procurement without the need for additional tendering processes.

## Notice

This procurement is of a framework agreement with one supplier by the Contracting Authority for the supply and distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Relating Items to the Contracting Authority and the Other Participating Bodies for use in policy custody units. Accordingly, it is the intention that all Participating Bodies should be able to rely on this procurement to purchase such goods without the need for any further procurement process. Ambient Meals must be suitable for storage without the use of refrigerators or freezers and must have a minimum shelf life of twelve (12) month's from the time of delivery. All meals must be pre-cooked and individually prepared in containers suitable for reheating by microwave. Meals under the Framework Agreement shall be suitable for a range of dietary, cultural and religious requirements such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten Free, Lactose Free and Nut Free. The Framework Agreement also requires the supply of in-cup drinks, snack options, ambient sides, breakfast items and other related items. It is a key requirement that all items are suitable for use in a custody environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38eae47-7aaa-4e6f-ab4f-fde6e807e06a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | NORTHFLEET, KENT |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2019 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38eae47-7aaa-4e6f-ab4f-fde6e807e06a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38eae47-7aaa-4e6f-ab4f-fde6e807e06a
  17th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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