Food and drink - framework

What it offers

This framework provides a streamlined procurement route for catering supplies, offering access to a network of local and nationwide food suppliers without the need for full competitive tendering. It enables educational institutions to efficiently source high-quality food goods across various categories while maintaining value for money and taste standards.

Benefits

• a streamlined procurement process that allows for direct award or price-only benchmarking, making it easier to select suppliers based on price and quality
• the flexible lot structure allows choice from 7 distinct categories to meet specific catering needs, and the freedom to access as many or as few as required
• access to a range of resources, including user guides and templates, to help you navigate the framework and make informed decisions
• it allows schools to bundle multiple food categories into one delivery single purchase and delivery, reducing their carbon footprint and helping to cut costs

All frameworks also offer:

• compliance with the relevant procurement regulations
• suppliers pre-checked by the approved framework provider
• pre-agreed terms and conditions

Provider: YPO

Expires: 26 October 2026