Pilot Project - Local Food Procurement in Kent Tender - 143511758

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Pilot Project - Local Food Procurement in Kent and Medway

Deadline: 06 Jul 2026

Posting Date: 18 Jun 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 143511758

Document Ref. No.: CN260762

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

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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, particularly in the production of fresh produce, with Kent and Medway estimated to produce around 40% of the UK-s fruit and vegetables. Both sectors are identified as priority areas within the Kent and Medway Economic Development Framework and the emerging Local Growth Plan, reflecting their potential to suppo...

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