Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c38-9c28-71fa-a494-c64183066b0f/supply-and-distribution-of-ambient-meals-in-cup-drinks-and-related-items awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply and Distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Related Items [The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-kent) Estimated value £8,000,000 Published 17 Jul 2019 Deadline Closed 10 Dec 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This procurement is of a framework agreement with one supplier by the Contracting Authority for the supply and distribution of Ambient Meals, In-Cup Drinks and Relating Items to the Contracting Authority and the Other Participating Bodies for use in policy custody units. Accordingly, it is the intention that all Participating Bodies should be able to rely on this procurement to purchase such goods without the need for any further procurement process. Ambient Meals must be suitable for storage without the use of refrigerators or freezers and must have a minimum shelf life of twelve (12) month's from the time of delivery. All meals must be pre-cooked and individually prepared in containers suitable for reheating by microwave. Meals under the Framework Agreement shall be suitable for a range of dietary, cultural and religious requirements such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten Free, Lactose Free and Nut Free. The Framework Agreement also requires the supply of in-cup drinks, snack options, ambient sides, breakfast items and other related items. It is a key requirement that all items are suitable for use in a custody environment. ## CPV classification Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/391b6ca0-44b4-46f8-994d-ba1844ae2752) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-kent) [Sector More Food, drink & tobacco tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/food-drink) ## More tenders like this [Food, beverages, tobacco and related products – „Доставка на хранителни продукти за нуждите на стол – ресторант на УСОБ Семково при ТУ – София“ · ТЕХНИЧЕСКИ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6f5a-7103-bb2d-05582c06f045/bulgaria-food-beverages-tobacco-and-related-products-dostavka-na-xranitel) [Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes – 4WOG.1200.2712.85.2026 Dostawa pieczywa i wyrobów cukierniczych w podziale na 2 części · 4 Wojskowy Oddział Gospodarczy · 34 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-756e-71ed-b2da-b88840238431/poland-bread-products-fresh-pastry-goods-and-cakes-4wog12002712852026-d) [Bread – Fourniture et livraison de pain pour la restauration scolaire du groupement de commandes Commune de Crolles / Conseil départemental de l'Isère · Mairie de Crolles · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-62c7-7199-aede-172f8f7924f9/france-bread-fourniture-et-livraison-de-pain-pour-la-restauration-scolaire-d) [Food, beverages, tobacco and related products – Élelmiszer beszerzés 2026 · Sopron Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-65ff-73f3-be24-259cd8dced18/hungary-food-beverages-tobacco-and-related-products-elelmiszer-beszerzes-2) [Miscellaneous food products and dried goods – Aquisição, por divisão em lotes, de 5.000 Cabazes de Natal 2026 para a População Sénior do Concelho de Oeiras e de 3.600 Cabazes de Natal 2026 para as Famílias Arrendatárias Municipais · Município de Oeiras · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7502-7007-ad17-56e34b4f8e01/portugal-miscellaneous-food-products-and-dried-goods-aquisicao-por-divisao) [Prepared meals – Accord-cadre de fourniture et livraison de repas en liaison froide, pour les personnes âgées ou présentant un handicap, pour la Communauté de Communes Gally-Mauldre (78) · Communauté de communes Gally Mauldre · 8 days left · 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b1a-707e-a295-d9124a79d7c3/france-prepared-meals-accord-cadre-de-fourniture-et-livraison-de-repas-en-li)