Contract

National Framework for Food Supply Broker Services 2024

  • Red Kite Learning Trust

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-041134

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-046990

Published 20 December 2024, 10:30am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Red Kite Learning Trust

Red Kite Learning Trust, Red Kite Office, Pannal Ash Road

Harrogate

HG2 9PH

Email

tenders@pagabo.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.rklt.co.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

National Framework for Food Supply Broker Services 2024

Reference number

AVP-RKLT-2005

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 55520000 - Catering services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short 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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £225,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-022966


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

AVP-RKLT-2005

Lot No

Lot 1

Title

Food Supply Broker Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Allmanhall Ltd

West Barn, Manor Farm, Bradford Road

Corsham

SN13 0NY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

E-Foods Limited

Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Birmingham, Rubery

Birmingham

B45 9PZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pelican Procurement Services

Ascent 4 Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough

Farnborough

GU14 6XN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £225,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £225,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please see the below user guide detailing the outcome of the procurement https://pagabo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Food_Broker_Services_FWK_Guide_2024.watermarkedindd.pdf

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Courts of England and Wales

London

Country

United Kingdom