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title: "Buying Better Food and Drink"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036ac2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2024-02-09"
---

# Buying Better Food and Drink

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036ac2

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded the contract for "Buying Better Food and Drink" under ID RM6279 on 23rd January 2024. The contract is valued at £100 million and is aimed at providing food, beverages, and related products to Central Government and other UK Public Sector Bodies. The award is currently active, and the buying organisation is Crown Commercial Service based in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the food and beverage industry to compete for supplying quality products meeting Government Buying Standards for Food. With an estimated contract value of £100 million over a 4-year period, this procurement aims to support small food producers, ensure safer and sustainable food production, and contribute to meeting carbon net-zero goals. Interested suppliers should ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials requirements and consider the quality and price criteria specified in the award process.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a new Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of RM6279 Buying Better Food and 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. This is a national agreement developed to support a simple customer journey through an online single access point. Our initial contract value is estimated to attract PS100 million worth of spend over the 4-year (2 + 1 +1) contract period, which is a small proportion of the annual PS2.1 billion public sector food spend.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS has procured a Food & Drink commercial solution which : Is free to use for all customers - Be simple, quick and easy to use for customers Supports all food producers (including SMEs) in accessing public sector food opportunities Supports public sector food buyers in buying better quality, safer, sustainable food that meets The Government Buying Standards for Food Supports public sector customers in meeting carbon net zero goals, by supporting sustainable food production and reducing carbon footprint. Supports investment in local communities, equality and diversity, reduction in Modern Slavery risks, resource efficiency Offers regional supply and local distribution networks

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for two one (1) year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004428-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 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
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004428-2024
- 24 Aug 2023 at 14:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024978-2023
- 3 Aug 2023 at 14:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022619-2023
- 1 Aug 2023 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022276-2023
- 23 Sep 2022 at 06:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026625-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ffa5f7-f3b2-4608-a85b-b8777d04c913
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Provenance

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