United Kingdom-Liverpool: Buying Better Foods

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-026625/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Prior information notice without call for competition
Supplies

This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Postal address: 9th Floor, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Town: Liverpool
Postal code: L3 9PP
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 3450103503
Email: food@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: Buying Better Foods

Reference number: RM6279
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 15000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 100000000.00 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description:
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 03100000
Main CPV code: 03200000
Main CPV code: 03300000
Main CPV code: 03400000
Main CPV code: 15100000
Main CPV code: 15200000
Main CPV code: 15300000
Main CPV code: 15400000
Main CPV code: 15500000
Main CPV code: 15600000
Main CPV code: 15800000
Main CPV code: 15900000
Main CPV code: 55300000
Main CPV code: 55500000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This PIN Is an update on the RM 6279 commercial opportunity.
CCS are looking to procure a Food & Drink commercial solution that will:
● Offer free digital access for public sector customers using the agreement
● Be simple, quick and easy to use for customers
● Support all food producers (including SMEs) in accessing public sector food opportunities
● 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 sustainable food production
● Support the reduction in food miles
● Support the public sector in accessing local food produce at the right price
● Offer regional supply and distribution networks
● Support investment in local communities, equality and diversity, reduction in Modern Slavery risks, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability
● Next day delivery capability for customers
The final structure of the Food & Drink commercial solution will be confirmed within the Contract Notice.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2023-01-30
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
This prior information notice replaces the previous PIN issued on the 18/11/2021
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.
A Future Opportunity on contract finder can be found here:

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2022-09-23