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Public Procurement - General Information
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For the first time British Food Fortnight is focusing in particular on public procurement: the NHS, Ministry of Defence, prison service and all Government departments are being challenged to join the national celebration and put British on their menus during the Fortnight.
Public sector procurers are not allowed under the European Treaty to restrict purchases to specific countries. However by specifying food that is seasonally available, buyers should be able to achieve value for money by buying in-season products at competitive prices without contravening EC rules.
“British Food Fortnight is an ideal catalyst for finding new suppliers and sourcing more sustainably. Hospitals, schools and staff restaurants putting British on the menu during the event have proved it is possible to source locally.”
Mark Holmes, ADAS, who helped Sheffield Teaching Hospitals source locally as part of the White Rose Red Meat Initiative. |
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To read how Sheffield Teaching Hospitals sourced locally as part of the White Rose Red Meat Initiative follow this link.
To read about the steps taken by North Lincolnshire Council to increase the proportion of locally sourced food in its schools meals follow this link.
To read how Nottingham City Hospital sourced locally for a month while still fulfilling menus that were agreed and printed months in advance...
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The public sector in England spends £2 billion on food and catering services.
For more information about PSFPI follow this link.
For tools and guidance follow this link.
To find resources specifically aimed at people in your region follow this link. |
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In addition to the commercial reasons for taking part in British Food Fortnight, we invite you to use the national celebration as an opportunity to be proactive in educating young people about British food.
In the build up to the Fortnight, over 30,000 schools in the UK are being given information on incorporating cookery and food-related topics into their curriculum teaching and they are being advised to seek help from local retailers and chefs to achieve this. So, chances are there is a school waiting to hear from YOU!
The best people to make the young aware of the diverse and delicious food that Britain has to offer are those who sell and cook it. |
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For advice on how to source British produce for your menus follow the links from the relevant Buying British pages on this site. |
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