British Food Fortnight - How the public procurement sector can take part

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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.

How the public procurement sector can take part

Hot tips on how to take part in British Food Fortnight please follow this link to download a pdf of this guide.

‘Britain’s Regional Food & Drink: The Basics’ focuses on the ‘basics’: meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables. It provides advice on what to look for, information about regional varieties and details on how to source. Please follow this link to download a pdf of this guide.

To order a hard copy, please use this link to our contact details and our e-mail contact form.

‘Britain’s Regional Food & Drink: Retail and Catering Case Studies’ provides detailed case studies of how caterers have taken part in British Food Fortnight including how Nottingham City Hospital sourced locally for a month while still fulfilling menus that were agreed and printed months in advance. Please follow this link to download a pdf of this guide.

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Let us know what you are organising. To have your event, shop, pub or restaurant listed on the website and included in press information please use this link to our contact details and our e-mail contact form.

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