Pilot Project – Local Food Procurement in Kent and Medway
Buyer: Kent County Council
- Published
- 17 June 2026
- Submission deadline
- 6 July 2026
- Estimated value
- £40,000
- Place of performance
- UKJ4
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 057039-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b57d
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79000000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Description
The UK’s public sector food and drink procurement represents an annual expenditure of approximately £5 billion. This significant spending, encompassing schools, hospitals, prisons, the armed forces and local authorities, presents an important opportunity to support a range of economic, environmental and health outcomes. Public food procurement aligns with the priority outcomes set out in the Government’s ‘Towards a Good Food Cycle’ framework (2025), which forms part of the emerging national food strategy. These outcomes include: •An improved food environment that supports healthier and more environmentally sustainable food sales. •Access for all to safe, affordable, healthy, convenient and appealing food options. •Conditions for the food sector to thrive and grow sustainably, including investment in innovation and productivity, and fairer more transparent supply chains. Within Kent and Medway, the agri-food and agri-tech sectors represent an important and established part of the local economy, with strengths across production, processing, distribution and wider supply chain activity. The region is widely recognised as having a nationally significant agri-food sector, particularl…
Official publications
- FTS · 057039-2026 · 17 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 6 July 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £40,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Kent County Council (United Kingdom).
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