Published date: 20 August 2021
Last edited date: 26 September 2022
This notice was replaced on 9 February 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 9 February 2024, last edited 16 April 2025)
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Contract summary
Industry
Agricultural and horticultural products - 03100000
Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03200000
Farming, hunting and fishing products - 03300000
Forestry and logging products - 03400000
Animal products, meat and meat products - 15100000
Prepared and preserved fish - 15200000
Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15300000
Animal or vegetable oils and fats - 15400000
Dairy products - 15500000
Grain mill products, starches and starch products - 15600000
Miscellaneous food products - 15800000
Beverages, tobacco and related products - 15900000
Restaurant and food-serving services - 55300000
Canteen and catering services - 55500000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£100,000,000
Procurement reference
RM6279
Published date
20 August 2021
Approach to market date
30 January 2023
Contract start date
28 July 2023
Contract end date
27 July 2027
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of RM6279 Buying Better Food 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 will be an agreement managed with a single access point, using a single Tier 1 supplier as an umbrella to simplify the customer journey. This agreement will cover all public sector customers and all food and drink sub-categories, and we welcome the opportunity for single supplier's, a consortium or Special Procurement Vehicle (SPV) style approach to meet these requirements.
Our initial Contract value is estimated up to £100 million, and will be confirmed at Contract award.
On Wednesday 5th October 2022 CCS will be releasing the draft proposal of the Contract including Terms and Conditions for review by the market. CCS will be holding a Supplier Engagement Day in London on Wednesday 12th October 2022 to share our approach and project plan along with initial feedback. On Thursday 20th October 2022 CCS will hold virtual meetings for feedback on the proposed documentation.
Please contact our Food team to discuss in detail and arrange a 1-2-1 meeting.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2022/2023 | £25,000,000 |
| 2023/2024 | £25,000,000 |
| 2024/2025 | £25,000,000 |
| 2025/2026 | £25,000,000 |
Links
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- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028877-2021
- Contract notice
Additional text
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This prior information notice replaces the previous PIN issued on the 18/11/2021 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028877-2021
Crown Commercial Service invites suggestions and feedback on the proposed Agreement Contract including Terms and Conditions, from the market suppliers.
Our initial Contract value is estimated up to £100 million, and will be confirmed at Contract award.
Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions in London on Wednesday 12th October 2022 with suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting framework contract. If you are interested in attending a market engagement session please express your interest by emailing food@crowncommercial.gov.uk no later than midday on Friday 7th October 2022. Further details will be provided to you.
Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will participate in the market engagement.
About the buyer
Contact name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
Address
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Website
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