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Frozen, Chilled & Ambient Food Supply

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Key facts

Framework Number: Y22022

Framework Period: 01 July 2022 - 30 June 2026

FTS Contract Arranged by: Procurement Services

FTS Contract Notice:
 2022/S 000-003954

FTS Award Notice:
 2022/S 000-033073

Regulations: Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Last Updated: 21 August 2025

General Enquiries:
Priyana Parmar

Public Sector Engagement:

pscustomerenquiries@csltd.org.uk

Frozen, Chilled & Ambient Food User Guide

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Framework Scope

The Frozen, Chilled & Ambient Food framework is made up of one LOT which will provide customers with a full range of frozen, chilled and ambient food, including but not limited to:

 

Frozen: Chilled: Ambient:
  • Fish
  • Dairy
  • Canned fruit
  • Fruit
  • Cooked meats
  • Fresh fruit
  • Meats
  • Bacon
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Vegetables
  • Eggs
  • Salad
  • Chips and other frozen potato products
  • Juices
  • Canned fish and meat
  • Burgers and sausages
  
  • Canned vegetables
  • Pizza
  
  • Tea and coffee
  • Desserts, puddings and ice cream
  
  • Biscuits and cakes
  • Breads, cakes and patisserie
  
  • Cake mixes
   
  • Pasta and rice
   
  • Oils and fats
   
  • Sauces and condiments

 

What are the benefits of using this framework?

  • Proud part of CSG which serve over 16,000 customers globally and generates gross revenue of £657m.
  • All our frameworks are free to access.
  • This framework is fully compliant with the PCR 2015.
  • Authorised participants can re-open competition within the framework, removing the need for
    a full tender exercise or lengthy supplier evaluation each time they have a Frozen, Chilled & Ambient Food Supply service requirement, saving time and costs associated with procurement exercises.
  • Direct award capability giving you a quick, easy and PCR 2015 compliant route to procurement.
  • The terms and conditions are safe and designed to protect you.
  • Free and full support on using the framework through the Procurement Services team.
  • You are able to benefit from aggregated spend and lower pricing based on the value of the
    overall contract, even on low spend orders.
  • The framework will be managed and monitored by Procurement Services (acting for Kent
    County Council) on behalf of our customers and your views and requirements will be taken into account when reviewing and developing the contract.
  • Social value is an increasingly important way in which we look to support our customers and communities throughout the UK. Social value has a scoring weighting within every single new framework, so we can be certain that we are awarding suppliers who are committed to contributing to communities.

Who can use this framework?

The framework, available nationally, is compliant in accordance with ‘The Public Contract Regulations 2015’ and can be accessed by any public sector organisation including all educational establishments, colleges, universities, police, ambulance & fire services, NHS & NHS trusts, local government, housing associations and charities.