National Framework for Food Supply Broker Services 2024

Concepts

• architecture and construction
• harrogate
• miscellaneous food products
• food and drink
• canteen services
• catering services
• actual food suppliers
• national providers
• food stuffs
• food supply broker services

Location

Harrogate

Description

Red Kite Learning Trust are looking to establish a framework of providers for Food Supply Broker Services within the UK. The framework will allow Clients to access a framework providing purchase to pay (P2P) solutions in relation to the provision of food stuffs and associated items within the UK for the public sector. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 3 years from 18th November 2024, with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year, at the discretion of the contracting authority and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework will be an all-encompassing lot covering the whole of the UK, which will operate with a maximum of 5 consultants. This framework agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Public-sector bodies, including Charities in the UK.

Total Quantity or Scope

To establish a framework of Organisations capable of providing purchase to pay (P2P) solutions in relation to the provision of food stuffs within the UK for the whole of the Public Sector. The framework will aim to provide the Public sector with a compliant framework that enables organisations to be able to purchase from local, as well as national providers via consolidated orders through a single P2P ordering portal. The scope of service for any appointed Organisation is:- Consolidated ordering portal- Supplier management carried out by the provider- Quality checks- Certification checks- Assisting Suppliers in obtaining relevant quality checks- Provide single consolidated invoice to client- Actual food suppliers to ship the products directly to client- Organisation carries out competitions on behalf of the client (if required), including any providers that the client wishes, to ensure value for money for the client- Organisation sets up the supply chain on the portal so that client can only order from the specified providers, including covering minimum order values- Organisation manages the supply chain- Organisation works with client to offer nutritional advice- Organisation works with client to provide supporting marketing materials around any new products or themes that the client requires- Organisation supports the client around menu creation, both in terms of cost and nutritional content. It is proposed that the term of this framework agreement will be for a period of 3 years from 18th November 2024, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 1 year at the discretion of the Central Purchasing Body and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirement. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open Procedure. The framework will operate with a single lot and will operate with a maximum of 5 Suppliers.

CPV Codes

• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• 48490000 - Procurement software package
• 55523100 - School-meal services
• 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
• 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
• 55524000 - School catering services
• 55510000 - Canteen services
• 55512000 - Canteen management services
• 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
• 55520000 - Catering services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Pagabo Limited, acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, is looking to appoint a number of Providers to a Framework Agreement to deliver Food Supply Broker Services, to the whole of the UK. The Framework Agreement is an all-encompassing Lot, which will cover all bodies in the UK Public Sector. The procurement will involve a single stage process following a Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open Procedure. This Framework Agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all public sector bodies in the UK, the full list of applicable public sector organisations is available in the Tender synopsis on Pagabo's In- Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1276 The framework shall have the facility for Client Organisations to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirement.The ITT documents can only be accessed when logged into In-Tend. If you are an existing supplier, please log into the system. If you are a new supplier, please make sure you register your company as an initial step on the in-tend website. Select the tab ‘Tenders’ then select ‘Current’. Search for the reference number on the left- hand side of the page and press enter. The tender advert will now be visible. To view the ITT documents, click 'View Details'. This will take you to a new screen, please click 'Express Interest'. Once in the tender there are 5 tabs; 'Tender', 'ITT -documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the second tab (ITT docs) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Opting In and out: please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My Tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring that you no longer wish to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing feedback and comments for this decision. You may amend your decision to ‘Opt In or Out’ at any time during the tender process. This procurement will be evaluated in accordance with the process set out in the bid pack documentation. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right to run all stages of the procurement concurrently. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right:(i) not to award any framework agreement, as a result of the procurement process, commenced by publication of this notice;(ii) in the event that there is a substantive challenge to the procurement and such challenge is confined to a single lot, Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority, reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so to conclude a framework agreement with the successful bidder(s) in respect of the lot(s) that have not been challenged; and(iii) make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition.