--- title: "Framework Agreement for Food Parcels and Canned Food Parcels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd592f42-1cfe-4362-9b3c-ce5b62652875" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd592f42-1cfe-4362-9b3c-ce5b62652875" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd592f42-1cfe-4362-9b3c-ce5b62652875.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd592f42-1cfe-4362-9b3c-ce5b62652875.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2017-12-14" --- # Framework Agreement for Food Parcels and Canned Food Parcels Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd592f42-1cfe-4362-9b3c-ce5b62652875 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd592f42-1cfe-4362-9b3c-ce5b62652875) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd592f42-1cfe-4362-9b3c-ce5b62652875.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross is currently seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement for Food Parcels and Canned Food Parcels, aimed at supplying essential items to vulnerable populations affected by crises, particularly in Syria and surrounding areas. This procurement process falls under the goods category and is classified under the CPV codes for food parcels and food cans. The tender is active, with an end date for submissions set for 8th January 2018, and the contract period will begin on 15th February 2018 and run until 15th August 2018. The procurement method is open, indicating that it is accessible to all qualified suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of food products, particularly those that can offer food parcels and canned items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the British Red Cross is keen to engage with suppliers capable of meeting urgent humanitarian needs. Companies with the capability to deliver goods promptly, as well as those experienced in humanitarian logistics, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The British Red Cross (BRC) helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual crises. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand crises in their own communities. When the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives. The on-going crisis in Syria and its repercussions in surrounding countries is one of the larger operations BRC is presently engaged with, with approximately 23m GBP committed since mid-2011. The BRC response currently consists of emergency relief material and financial support; National Society capacity building and organisational support; support to the IFRC in coordinating the overall operational response; humanitarian advocacy messaging; and a preparedness to engage in recovery programming as opportunities allow. BRC is now planning to procure essential items to distribute to vulnerable affected population across Syria and the surrounding countries. Interested Tenderer(s) fulfilling the eligibility conditions and having the capacity and capability to supply the goods within the time and on the terms and conditions mentioned herein are requested to give their best and final offer and submit their Tender for the Food Parcels and Canned Food Parcels. Details of the requirements can be found in the attached documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac33dd65-537d-43d8-afd2-dbbe106abfcd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2018 - 15 Aug 2018 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 15897300 - Food parcels - 44618420 - Food cans ## Release History - 14 Dec 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac33dd65-537d-43d8-afd2-dbbe106abfcd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac33dd65-537d-43d8-afd2-dbbe106abfcd 14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC149633 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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