Food Procurement That Delivers More Than Cost Savings
The Government Commercial Agency’s Buying Better Food and Drink framework helps public sector organisations track and manage food spend while supporting sustainability, social value and resilient supply chains.
Managing Public Sector Procurement Pressures
Public sector organisations are under increasing pressure to manage food costs while delivering against wider priorities such as sustainability, social value and reliable service delivery.
The Buying Better Food and Drink Framework provides a compliant route to sourcing food and drink, helping organisations balance these demands with confidence.
Delivered by Entegra, the world’s largest food group purchasing organisation, it combines procurement expertise with access to a diverse, pre-vetted supplier network.
What the Framework Helps You Achieve
Manage Food Spend with Greater Visibility
Compare supplier options and track purchasing more effectively to help manage rising food costs.
Access a Wide Supplier Network
Choose from national distributors, regional suppliers and specialist producers to find the right fit for your organisation.
Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience
Reduce reliance on individual suppliers and maintain consistent food supply across operations.
Support Sustainability and Social Value Objectives
Evaluate suppliers based on environmental credentials, responsible sourcing and social value commitments.
Simplify Financial Administration
Central Billing provides one weekly statement covering all orders, improving visibility and reducing invoice processing.
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Built for the Public Sector
Whether supporting patient meals, school food or campus dining, the framework offers a flexible, compliant approach to food procurement.
Through one intuitive platform, you can source all food and drink requirements, access approved suppliers and maintain clear oversight of spend, while supporting sustainable purchasing, SME inclusion and social value delivery with reporting to evidence progress.
Procurement Expertise That Supports Your Objectives
Entegra works with each organisation to understand its priorities and operational requirements.
Our team manages supplier sourcing activities, including supplier engagement and mini-competitions, providing tailored supplier options that allow organisations to compare suppliers based on cost, sustainability, service capability and operational fit.
This approach ensures organisations retain full control over supplier selection while benefiting from expert procurement support.
See How the Framework Works
A short, no-obligation call will show how the Buying Better Food and Drink Framework can support your organisation’s priorities — from managing food costs and strengthening supply to meeting compliance, sustainability and social value goals.
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You can learn more about:
- The results organisations across the public sector are achieving through the framework
- How the ordering platform allows you to manage purchases across multiple suppliers in one place and effectively track spend
- The range of national, regional and specialist suppliers available through the framework
- How you can nominate trusted SME suppliers to join the supplier network to drive the economy in your community
- How organisations compare supplier and product options to find the right fit
- The ways the framework helps improve visibility and control over food spend
- Opportunities to support sustainability goals and deliver social value through procurement
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Complete the form below and a member of the Entegra team will contact you to discuss how the framework could support your organisation.