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title: "National Framework for Food Supply Broker Services 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046990"
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# National Framework for Food Supply Broker Services 2024

Buyer: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046990

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## Summary

The Red Kite Learning Trust has completed the procurement process for establishing a National Framework for Food Supply Broker Services. This framework, categorised under catering services, aims to provide purchase-to-pay solutions for public sector organisations across the UK. The procurement followed an open procedure in compliance with Public Contract Regulations 2015. The framework agreement is set to commence on 18th November 2024, spanning three years initially with the possibility of a one-year extension. Notably, the agreement involves a single lot and will accommodate up to five suppliers. Key players like Allmanhall Ltd, E-Foods Limited, and Pelican Procurement Services have been awarded contracts worth a total of £225 million. 

This framework offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food brokerage and P2P solutions. It invites participation from firms capable of providing consolidated ordering portals, supplier management, quality checks, and nutritional advisory services. SMEs with expertise in school meal services, miscellaneous food products, and catering services are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework's broad scope allows for in-depth collaboration with public sector clients, ensuring consistent quality and value for money while promoting local and national suppliers through streamlined procurement processes.

## Notice

Red Kite Learning Trust are looking to establish a framework of providers for Food Supply Broker Services within the UK. The framework will allow Clients to access a framework providing purchase to pay (P2P) solutions in relation to the provision of food stuffs and associated items within the UK for the public sector. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 3 years from 18th November 2024, with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year, at the discretion of the contracting authority and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework will be an all-encompassing lot covering the whole of the UK, which will operate with a maximum of 5 consultants. This framework agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Public-sector bodies, including Charities in the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To establish a framework of Organisations capable of providing purchase to pay (P2P) solutions in relation to the provision of food stuffs within the UK for the whole of the Public Sector. The framework will aim to provide the Public sector with a compliant framework that enables organisations to be able to purchase from local, as well as national providers via consolidated orders through a single P2P ordering portal. The scope of service for any appointed Organisation is:- Consolidated ordering portal- Supplier management carried out by the provider- Quality checks- Certification checks- Assisting Suppliers in obtaining relevant quality checks- Provide single consolidated invoice to client- Actual food suppliers to ship the products directly to client- Organisation carries out competitions on behalf of the client (if required), including any providers that the client wishes, to ensure value for money for the client- Organisation sets up the supply chain on the portal so that client can only order from the specified providers, including covering minimum order values- Organisation manages the supply chain- Organisation works with client to offer nutritional advice- Organisation works with client to provide supporting marketing materials around any new products or themes that the client requires- Organisation supports the client around menu creation, both in terms of cost and nutritional content. It is proposed that the term of this framework agreement will be for a period of 3 years from 18th November 2024, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 1 year at the discretion of the Central Purchasing Body and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirement. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open Procedure. The framework will operate with a single lot and will operate with a maximum of 5 Suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041134-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RED KITE LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG2 9PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Harlow & St. Georges |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALLMANHALL; E-FOODS; PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 48490000 - Procurement software package
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55512000 - Canteen management services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041134-2024
- 1 Aug 2024 at 09:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024094-2024
- 24 Jul 2024 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022966-2024
- 22 May 2024 at 10:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016132-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1276
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/home
- https://pagabo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Food_Broker_Services_FWK_Guide_2024.watermarkedindd.pdf
- https://www.rklt.co.uk/

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