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title: "Contract for the supply of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items for Custody"
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# Contract for the supply of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items for Custody

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7312230-56f3-4d52-bf62-0160ccbff866

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Thames Valley Police involves a contract for the supply of ambient meals, in-cup drinks, and ancillary items to custody suites. This tender falls under the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" industry category and will be fulfilled within the South East of the United Kingdom. The process has been completed with the award announced on 1st September 2025, through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with a total value of £366,536. The buyer is Thames Valley Police, located in Kidlington, England, known for its commitment to securing necessary supplies efficiently.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in food and beverage supply, particularly those that can meet the demands of police custody environments. Though the tender has been awarded to BFS Group Limited, the framework agreement approach indicates potential future opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in similar procurement exercises, businesses can expand their market reach and enhance their profile within the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

Contract award notice only; Direct award via a Kent Police 7 Force framework for the provision of Ambient Meals, In-cup drinks and Related items to Thames Valley Police (TVP) custody suites. This award supersedes any previously published award notices. This is a 2 year call-off commencing 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb4a8fe-c914-4832-acb8-f5068709d6f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £366,536 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £766,536 |
| 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 | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 2NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington East |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 1 Sep 2025 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb4a8fe-c914-4832-acb8-f5068709d6f7
- 28 Jun 2023 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc373fd-7e1f-4727-a81a-0272b04bc7ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb4a8fe-c914-4832-acb8-f5068709d6f7
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc373fd-7e1f-4727-a81a-0272b04bc7ef
  28th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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