--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Ambient Meals, Supplemental Goods, In-Cup Drinks and Ancillary Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db0c1a17-f616-47af-a3b1-6ddcb3393bd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db0c1a17-f616-47af-a3b1-6ddcb3393bd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db0c1a17-f616-47af-a3b1-6ddcb3393bd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db0c1a17-f616-47af-a3b1-6ddcb3393bd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT" published: "2018-02-12" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Ambient Meals, Supplemental Goods, In-Cup Drinks and Ancillary Products Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db0c1a17-f616-47af-a3b1-6ddcb3393bd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db0c1a17-f616-47af-a3b1-6ddcb3393bd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db0c1a17-f616-47af-a3b1-6ddcb3393bd6.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is initiating a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Ambient Meals, Supplemental Goods, In-Cup Drinks and Ancillary Products." The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 12th May 2018. The primary industry category associated with this tender is food and beverages, which includes various related products such as prepared meals and disposable cutlery. This procurement aims to serve forces nationwide, with delivery addresses expected to span across the United Kingdom and beyond. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the food production and supply sector, particularly those specialising in ambient meals and related products. Companies that can provide pre-cooked meals with a long shelf life, as well as supplemental goods like drinks and disposables, would be well-positioned to compete. The authority is keen on gathering feedback from economic operators during this early engagement period, making it an excellent chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities and adapt to the needs of the contracting authority. ## Notice EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT The Authority is intending to conduct a procurement procedure to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Ambient Meals, Supplemental Goods, In-Cup Drinks and Ancillary Products for use by Forces Nationwide. The Authority is currently considering different ways to structure the Framework Agreement. Meals must be suitable for storage without the use of refrigerators or freezers and shall have a minimum shelf life of twelve (12) months' from the time of delivery. All meals are to be pre-cooked and individually prepared in containers suitable for re-heating. As part of early market engagement, the Authority is inviting feedback/views from economic operators. Please register on the Authority's e-tendering portal and navigate to project_17362. Please complete and return the Early Market Engagement document. Please submit responses by 21st February 2018 at 16:00hrs. Please note this early market engagement is an information gathering exercise only. This early market engagement exercise will not influence the selection of bidders but this process aims to engage with economic operators to assess market interest, particularly around the proposed options. The Commissioner encourages open, fair and transparent procurement and omission from any part of the market engagement shall not be taken into account and any subsequent bidder selection or tender evaluation process. This early engagement notice is not a call for competition for the purposes of Regulation 26(9) of the Public Contract regulation 2015 - a specific call for competition for this procurement may be published within the next 3-4 weeks. It is expected that any new contract(s) awarded as a result of such a tender process would commence on or around 1st June 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e017b3e-2b50-4a2a-85ed-2822c47ffebb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT | | Locality | NORTHFLEET | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products - 15894200 - Prepared meals - 39222110 - Disposable cutlery and plates ## Release History - 12 Feb 2018 at 12:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e017b3e-2b50-4a2a-85ed-2822c47ffebb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e017b3e-2b50-4a2a-85ed-2822c47ffebb 12th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://kentpolice-essexpolice.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo e-tendering portal link ## Notice URLs - https://www.kent.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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