--- title: "Food & Drink" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d693" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d693" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d693.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d693.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2021-08-18" --- # Food & Drink Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d693 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d693) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d693.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is planning a procurement process for a pan-Government Collaborative Agreement to provide Food & Drink. The estimated value of this contract is £1.8 billion, targeting a wide range of UK public sector bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, and Devolved Administrations. The engagement process is set to commence with an introductory webinar on 14th September 2021, where potential suppliers will have the opportunity to participate and provide insights to help shape the final procurement strategy. This PIN replaces an earlier three-stage procurement process and is currently in the planning stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, involved in food production, catering, and related services. Suppliers who can demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices, local sourcing, and quality food provision are especially well-suited for this procurement. The final structure of the procurement will facilitate access to public sector food opportunities, aiming to support local communities and enhance social value in public sector food procurement. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Food & Drink to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations The final structure of this procurement vehicle (including any use of a Dynamic Purchasing System) will be determined as a result of the engagement process, and will be confirmed within the Contract Notice ### Lot Information Lot 1 This PIN replaces the previous three stage procurement process initially planned by CCS. The RM6227 (Technology and Management Agent - Food Supply and Delivery Platform), RM6228 (Logistics Processors with associated Consolidation Hub functionality) and RM6131 (Food DPS) opportunities will be closed shortly. CCS are looking to procure a Food & Drink commercial solution that will: * Support all food producers (including SMEs) in accessing public sector food opportunities * Support sustainable food production * Support the public sector in accessing local food produce at the right price * Support public sector food buyers in buying better quality, safer, sustainable food that meets The Government Buying Standards for Food * Support public sector customers in meeting carbon net zero goals * Build and monitor social value through public sector food procurement * Support investment in local communities, equality and diversity, reduction in Modern Slavery risks, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability CCS will not set out a procurement strategy at this stage but will engage with the market to understand what solution will work best. The final structure of the Food & Drink commercial solution will be confirmed within the Contract Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020260-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 18 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products - 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products - 03400000 - Forestry and logging products - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products - 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products - 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products - 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package - 48600000 - Database and operating software package - 48700000 - Software package utilities - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 60100000 - Road transport services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020260-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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