Shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future for public sector food procurement.

Who we are

We’re the Dynamic Food Procurement National Advisory Board - a voluntary group of organisations committed to transforming public sector food procurement so it is more sustainable and supportive of smaller producers and suppliers. Find out more about our board members here.

What we do

We advocate for dynamic food procurement as a viable alternative to traditional public sector food supply chain models because we believe it can offer significant benefits for people, the economy, and the environment. These include reducing carbon emissions, restoring biodiversity, improving nutrition, and strengthening regional economies.

Our aim is that by 2028, £150 million of public sector food spend will be directed to small and medium-sized producers through dynamic food procurement principles, with farm-level data available for at least £25 million of this spend.

Our work

  • Raise Awareness

    We highlight the need for change and benefits of dynamic food procurement by developing and sharing information and information.

  • Make Connections

    We seek opportunities for dynamic food procurement and link buyers with suppliers, fostering partnerships and collaboration across the food system.

  • Educate and Enable

    We guide and support buyers and suppliers, from awareness to implementation. We work with policy makers to help create conditions for change.

Support for Dynamic Food Procurement

  • “Innovative solutions such as dynamic food procurement provide the ability for food producers to access local public sector markets. Dynamic food procurement systems overcome the currently market access barriers for small and medium sized (SME) businesses and provide the ability for contracting authorities to purchase flexibly in a granular manner. The NFU hopes that by delivering dynamic food procurement, more British farmers and growers can gain opportunities to supply into public sector markets.”

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