---
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-059158"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
published: "2025-09-01"
---

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

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059158

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police focussed on the award of a contract for the supply and distribution of ambient meals, in-cup drinks, and related items to police custody suites. The procurement falls within the food and beverages industry category and covers the Thames Valley region (UKJ1), with the contract actively awarded to BFS Group Limited (trading as Bid Food) on 1st September 2025. This contract results from a direct award via a Kent Police 7 Force framework, adhering to a limited procurement method without prior call for competition. The call-off is to be held for two years, running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, totalling GBP 366,536 in value.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in food and beverages, particularly those experienced in large-scale supply and logistics operations, to enter a strategically important market. Companies like BFS Group Limited, known for their large-scale operations, can greatly expand their footprint in public sector procurement through such contracts. The procurement process favoured a framework-based direct award, which benefits businesses already recognised and established within existing public frameworks, suggesting newcomers should explore partnership or sub-contracting within these networks to compete effectively.

## Notice

Contract award notice only; requirement for the provision of Ambient Meals, In-cup drinks and Related items.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice only; Direct award via a Kent Police 7 Force framework for the provision of Ambient Meals, In-cup drinks and Related items to Thames Valley Police (TVP) custody suites. This award supersedes any previously published award notices. This is a 2 year call-off commencing 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

### Procurement Information

Direct award via existing PCR2015 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052819-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £366,536 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| 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 West |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS BID FOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052819-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/

## Provenance

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