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including food, vending machines, catering services and equipment
Ambient, chilled, frozen foods and fresh fruit, vegetables and salad
Use this when: you run your own kitchen or breakfast club and need a frequent supply of fresh and frozen ingredients
Includes: fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products to suit a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten free
How to buy: framework – direct award or further competition
Provider: ESPO
Building in use - support services
Use this when: you’d like to outsource a range of school services and want the flexibility to add your existing or local supplier
Includes: catering services, cleaning services, security and waste management
How to buy: dynamic purchasing system (DPS) – further competition
Provider: YPO
Use this when: you'd like to reduce food miles, cut waste and support local businesses
Includes: fresh and frozen meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables, and dried and canned goods
How to buy: framework – direct award or further competition
Provider: GCA
Catering, vending machines & water cooler solutions
Use this when: you want to use one framework to organise catering provision across your school site
Includes: catering services (lunch), hot and cold drinks vending machines, snack vending machines and the supply and maintenance of water coolers
How to buy: framework – direct award or further competition
Provider: Procurement Services
Electronic catering management and payment solutions
Use this when: you’re a primary or secondary school and want to simplify meal ordering and minimise waste
Includes: meal ordering systems and cashless catering systems
How to buy: framework – either direct award or further competition
Provider: YPO
Use this when: you want a simple way to buy off-the-shelf catering equipment alongside operational items like cleaning supplies and classroom essentials
Includes: cooking and baking equipment, cutlery, beakers and plates
How to buy: catalogue
Provider: ESPO
Facilities management and workplace services
Use this when: you want to use one framework to procure multiple services for your school
Includes: catering, cleaning, maintenance, landscaping and security services
How to buy: Dynamic purchasing system (DPS) – further competition
Provider: CCS
Food and drink - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
Use this when: you’d like the option to buy food and drink for meals and vending machines from local or existing suppliers
Includes: fresh and frozen food, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, soft drinks and confectionery
How to buy: Dynamic purchasing system (DPS) – further competition
Provider: YPO
Use this when: you want a straightforward route to buy food and drink from both local and national suppliers
Includes: fresh and frozen food, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, dairy products
How to buy: framework – direct award or price comparison
Provider: YPO
Food and drink vending solution
Use this when: you want to reduce admin and buy all your vending machines from one supplier
Includes: hot and cold drinks machines, water coolers, snack vending machines, smart vending options that track usage and preferences
How to buy: framework – direct award or further competition
Provider: YPO
Heavy and light catering equipment, supply, maintenance and kitchen design
Use this when: you want to replace kitchen equipment or redesign your school kitchens
Includes: cooking utensils, heavy goods like stoves, dishwashers and freezers, kitchen design and maintenance service
How to buy: framework – direct award or further competition
Provider: ESPO
Outsourced catering services - Education (Lot 1)
Use this when: you need outsourced catering services to cover a range of school scenarios
Includes: canteen services, after-school and breakfast clubs, holiday food programmes and special events
How to buy: framework - further competition
Provider: CPC
Use this when: you need convenient hot and cold ready meals which support a variety of dietary requirements
Includes: sandwiches, wraps, pasta salads, toasties, savoury pasties and bakes
How to buy: framework – direct award or further competition
Provider: ESPO
Sandwiches, ready meals, meal concepts and food to go
Use this when: you want an easy way to choose and buy different ready meals from different lots
Includes: sandwiches, pizza, burritos and multi-portion frozen meals
How to buy: framework – direct award or further competition
Provider: YPO
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