Buying Better Food and Drink

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Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a new Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of RM6279 Buying Better Food and 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. This is a national agreement developed to support a simple customer journey through an online single access point. Our initial contract value is estimated to attract £100 million worth of spend over the 4-year (2 + 1 +1) contract period, which is a small proportion of the annual £2.1 billion public sector food spend. Lot 1: CCS has procured a Food & Drink commercial solution which : Is free to use for all customers - Be simple, quick and easy to use for customers Supports all food producers (including SMEs) in accessing public sector food opportunities Supports public sector food buyers in buying better quality, safer, sustainable food that meets The Government Buying Standards for Food Supports public sector customers in meeting carbon net zero goals, by supporting sustainable food production and reducing carbon footprint. Supports investment in local communities, equality and diversity, reduction in Modern Slavery risks, resource efficiency Offers regional supply and local distribution networks