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title: "Frozen, Chilled and Ambient Food - Y22022"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS PROCUREMENT SERVICES)"
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# Frozen, Chilled and Ambient Food - Y22022

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-913dcaf0-7f15-4aad-9dc4-20582dbcdd25

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Kent County Council, through KCS Procurement Services, for a Framework Agreement titled "Frozen, Chilled and Ambient Food - Y22022". This initiative falls under the food, beverages, tobacco and related products industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £10 million spanning from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2026. The original tender notice was published on 10th February 2022, with the tender period having ended on 1st April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the food supply sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their market presence. Companies that specialise in providing frozen, chilled, and ambient food products, including dairy, fresh produce, and convenience foods, will find suitable opportunities to compete for a share of this lucrative Framework Agreement, which is accessible to various public bodies across the United Kingdom and its territories.

## Notice

KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), a Public Buying Organisation (PBO), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost-effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Frozen, Chilled and Ambient Food, including, but not limited to: Frozen Food Fish Fruit Meats Vegetables Chips and other frozen potato products Burgers and sausages Pizza Desserts, puddings and ice cream Breads, cakes and patisserie Chilled Food Dairy Cooked meats Bacon Uncooked meats Eggs Juices Ambient Food Canned fruit Fresh fruit Fresh vegetables Salad Canned fish and meat Canned vegetables Tea and coffee Biscuits and cakes Bread and cereals Cake mixes Pasta and rice Oils and fats Sauces and condiments Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, local government authorities, the police service,the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. Please follow directions as outlined in the ITT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4e9d98d-010f-4548-bd35-9b9a42b8f179 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HARLECH FOODSERVICE; THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4e9d98d-010f-4548-bd35-9b9a42b8f179
- 10 Feb 2022 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50536fee-14cb-43a4-b3b1-a15b4aca6059

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4e9d98d-010f-4548-bd35-9b9a42b8f179
  4th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50536fee-14cb-43a4-b3b1-a15b4aca6059
  10th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk

## Provenance

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