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title: "Buying Better Foods 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a4c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Buying Better Foods 2

Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a4c

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by the Government Commercial Agency, based in Liverpool, is currently at the planning stage for a tender titled "Buying Better Foods 2". This procurement, planned as a direct award within a single supplier framework, focuses on the food and drink industry. The framework is set to replace the existing "Buying Better Food and Drink" agreement, which expires on 22 January 2028. The tender has an estimated gross value of £1 billion, with the procurement framework anticipated to start on 30 April 2027 and could be renewed until 29 April 2031. This opportunity is particularly relevant for the environmental regions across the UK, covering a broad range of products from food and beverages to catering services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement model is specifically designed to facilitate the participation of SMEs, allowing them to be integrated into the supply chain for direct deliveries to public sector buyers. Businesses specialising in food and beverage supply, agricultural products, forestry products, dairy, and catering services would find this contract particularly attractive. The emphasis on reducing barriers for SMEs promotes a competitive market landscape, encouraging diversity and innovation within public sector contracts.

## Notice

This will be a replacement agreement to follow RM6279 Buying Better Food and Drink framework, which expires on 22/01/2028. Of the PS4.9bn, total Public Sector food spend, the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) has a market share

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045042-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| 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 |

## 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

- 15 May 2026 at 15:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045042-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045042-2026
  15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gca.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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