Food & Drink

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Food & Drink 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 The final structure of this procurement vehicle (including any use of a Dynamic Purchasing System) will be determined as a result of the engagement process, and will be confirmed within the Contract Notice Lot 1: This PIN replaces the previous three stage procurement process initially planned by CCS. The RM6227 (Technology and Management Agent - Food Supply and Delivery Platform), RM6228 (Logistics Processors with associated Consolidation Hub functionality) and RM6131 (Food DPS) opportunities will be closed shortly. CCS are looking to procure a Food & Drink commercial solution that will: ● Support all food producers (including SMEs) in accessing public sector food opportunities ● Support sustainable food production ● Support the public sector in accessing local food produce at the right price ● Support public sector food buyers in buying better quality, safer, sustainable food that meets The Government Buying Standards for Food ● Support public sector customers in meeting carbon net zero goals ● Build and monitor social value through public sector food procurement ● Support investment in local communities, equality and diversity, reduction in Modern Slavery risks, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability CCS will not set out a procurement strategy at this stage but will engage with the market to understand what solution will work best. The final structure of the Food & Drink commercial solution will be confirmed within the Contract Notice.