An exciting new opportunity

We Require Suppliers! Are you a supplier who is interested in supplying sustainable product lines into Public Procurement into the London supply chain?

Then we want to hear from you - We are able to offer assessment, advice, supply chain brokerage, and training for food preparation of staff all free of charge.

David is working on a project funded by the Mayor of London called the Local Food Infrastructure Project.

The aims of this project are wide ranging but his part of this project is to get more sustainable food into the kitchens and cafeterias of the public sector.

Sustainable food is food that:
- Contributes to thriving local economies and sustainable livelihoods
- Protects the diversity of both plants and animals (and the welfare of farmed and wild species), and avoids damaging natural resources and contributing to climate change;
- Provides social benefits, such as good quality food, safe healthy products, and educational opportunities.

"Changing your purchasing practices is a great way to help your organisation meet its sustainability commitments. We are able to offer you a range of assistance your journey towards sustainability including: assessment, advice, supply chain brokerage, and training for food preparation staff all free of charge." says David.

"I’m going to be working part time in London for Sustain’s London Food Link project a local food network for London, which promotes a sustainable food economy and works to influence policy-making on food issues that affect the health and well-being of Londoners and the environment."

"This project is commissioned by the Mayor of London's Office to increase the amount of sustainable food supplied to the Public Sector in London. Our initial focus is to work with Universities Schools and Prisons to help them achieve their sustainability aims through their food purchasing."

"Sustain have been working in the area of sustainable procurement for a number of years but have not yet given much attention to the Public Procurement sector in London. We would like to amend this and would appreciate having the opportunity to speak with you as a potential supplier about this project."

"We are able to offer assessment, advice, supply chain brokerage free of charge. SO WHAT WE NEED ARE SUPPLIERS based around the London corridor which can stretch to 100 miles."

Sustain Press Release:
Do you want a new customer who wants your produce 52 weeks of the year? on a long term contract? who pays reliably?

Three new project officers at Sustain have recently joined an ongoing project to increase the amount of sustainable food supplied to the public sector in London. One of the team, David Rose, is a farmer with a strong background in helping other farmers bring their products to new markets. He has previously been involved in a number of projects looking at farmers working together on marketing ideas and supplying schools with regional produce.

David explains "The public sector spends approximately £2 billion a year on providing food and is increasingly interested in sourcing that food locally and sustainably. They are a desirable customer for farmers because they have consistent demand legislative requirements to pay for goods on time".

David's employment along the food chain has also included managing and directing a regional food hub and co-ordinating the supply and delivery of local produce to schools. He, along with the other project officers, will be working to help make sure that London's public organisations are using their funds to support local producers.

There are great opportunities for farmers who want to get their products into places like universities, prisons, schools, and hospitals. We are looking for farmers local to London (i.e. within 100 miles of the M25), who are interested in the principles of sustainability, and looking for new markets for their products. We will be working hard to help producers take advantage of the large buying requirements of this sector.

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