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title: "CORE Food Framework Cymru (Collaborative Open Resource & Engagement)"
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# CORE Food Framework Cymru (Collaborative Open Resource & Engagement)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/core-food-framework-cymru-collaborative-open-resource-engagement-ocds-h6vhtk-06fa4b). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Caerphilly County Borough Council: "CORE Food Framework Cymru (Collaborative Open Resource & Engagement)". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £500,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Caerphilly County Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/caerphilly-county-borough-council-ons-w06000018)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £500,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Animal or vegetable oils and fats, Animal products, meat and meat products, Dairy products, Fruit, vegetables and related products, Grain mill products, starches and starch products (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKL
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/core-food-framework-cymru-collaborative-open-resource-engagement-ocds-h6vhtk-06fa4b#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06fa4b`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/core-food-framework-cymru-collaborative-open-resource-engagement-ocds-h6vhtk-06fa4b#tl-md)

## Description
Caerphilly County Borough Council, acting on behalf of the Welsh Collaborative Food Group, intends to establish a multi-supplier open framework agreement for the provision of food, beverages and associated products to public sector bodies throughout Wales.
The framework is being developed to provide a compliant and flexible route to market for a wide range of participating organisations, including local authorities, schools, education establishments, social care settings and other eligible public sector bodies.
The proposed framework will be structured using a combination of geographical areas and product categories to support participation from national, regional and local suppliers, including SMEs. The intention is to create a competitive marketplace that supports resilient supply chains, increased supplier choice, simplified procurement processes and opportunities for Welsh businesses.
The framework is expected to cover a broad range of food and associated products, including ambient goods, chilled products, frozen foods, fruit and vegetables, meat products, dairy products, bakery goods, beverages, snacks, vending products and non-food catering related items.
Suppliers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate compliance with food safety legislation and maintain appropriate standards relating to food hygiene, traceability, allergen management, sustainability, ethical sourcing and supply chain resilience.
The framework is anticipated to operate as an open framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, providing opportunities for suppliers to apply for admission during subsequent opening rounds.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 15100000, 15200000, 15300000, 15400000, 15500000, 15600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2028 to 31/03/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F087378-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-15T13:55:10.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T04:29:14.279Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06fa4b