---
title: "Frozen, Chilled and Ambient Food - Y22022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03160d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
published: "2022-11-22"
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# Frozen, Chilled and Ambient Food - Y22022

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03160d

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## Summary

KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), is in the process of creating a national Framework Agreement for the supply of Frozen, Chilled, and Ambient Food. The tender, titled "Frozen, Chilled and Ambient Food - Y22022", falls under the Hotel, Restaurant, and Retail Trade Services category. The procurement stage is active, with a contract value of £10,000,000. The tender is open for submission electronically until 1st April 2022. Kent County Council, via KCS Procurement Services, is the Contracting Authority for this process.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses operating in the food industry, particularly suppliers of frozen, chilled, and ambient food products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the award criteria focus on quality, customer service, industry standards, and social value. Businesses within the UK are eligible to bid under this open procedure, allowing fair competition and potential business growth opportunities.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement covers the provision for a range of Frozen, Chilled and Ambient Food. This would include the following but is 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/uncooked meats Bacon Eggs Juices Ambient Food Canned fruit Fresh fruit Fresh vegetables 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033073-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| 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 & SONLIMITED |

## 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

- 22 Nov 2022 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033073-2022
- 11 Feb 2022 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003954-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=28b95fd2-c989-ec11-8110-005056b64545

## Provenance

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