---
title: "Contract for the Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items to Thames Valley Police (TVP) Police Custody Suites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dd3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
published: "2023-06-28"
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# Contract for the Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items to Thames Valley Police (TVP) Police Custody Suites

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dd3e

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## Summary

The Thames Valley Police (TVP) has completed a contract award process for the Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks, and Related Items. The procurement was for goods falling under the Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products category. The contract was awarded to BFS Group (Trading as BidFood) following a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contracting authority, Thames Valley Police, is located in KIDLINGTON, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on June 27, 2023, with a total value of 400,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in food supply and distribution to collaborate with Thames Valley Police. Companies specializing in providing ambient meals and in-cup drinks may find this contract particularly relevant. Businesses with experience in catering or similar industries are well-suited to compete in such a procurement process. The award criteria for this contract focused on price, indicating a significant consideration for cost-effectiveness in the selection process.

## Notice

Local Contract for the Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items to Thames Valley Police (TVP) Police Custody Suites

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from national Framework for the Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items to Thames Valley Police (TVP) Police Custody Suites.

### Procurement Information

Call-off contract from Kent Police led National framework for Ambient Meals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018424-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 2NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington East |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP (TRADING AS BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2023 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018424-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/contact-us/
- https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/

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