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Foodbuy

FOOD PRODUCTS SUPPLIES & SERVICES
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About the Supplier

About Foodbuy

Simplify and Improve Your Procurement

Foodbuy is a group purchasing organization that aggregates the purchases of all Members to negotiate industry-leading savings and rebate programs. As North America’s leading foodservice procurement organization we offer a no fee contract to join, with no terms to your membership. Your business will earn rebates, risk-free. 

Spend less time negotiating with suppliers, cross-checking invoices to contracts, sourcing items and managing supply chain issues when you partner with Foodbuy.

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$4+Billion
in managed spend in Canada
40K+
Contracted SKUs
450+
Contracted suppliers
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What We Offer

Foodbuy is owned by Compass Group. Compass Group is the leading foodservice and support provider venues, executive dining, cafes, schools, universities, seniors’ residences, and hospitals. Foodbuy manages the research, negotiations, and management of all procurement for Compass Group. We leverage $3 billion in buying power to help drive savings for your organization.

Trusted by over 27,000 members in Canada, Foodbuy members gain access to more competitive costs, operational insights and a streamlined procurement experience.

Purchasing Programs to Meet All Your Needs

  • Extensive food and non-food procurement programs

  • Furniture, fixtures & equipment

  • Technology, POS systems 

  • Uniforms, linens & textiles

  • Smallwares, disposables & appliances

  • Portfolio of Professional Service providers

  • Sustainable, Free Trade, local and regional procurement programs

Contract Scope

What This Contract Offers

Through this Kinetic GPO contract, Canadian public sector members access a comprehensive range of products and services at competitive pricing, without the need for individual RFPs.

  • Food Programs

    Including wellness, regional, specialty and sustainability 

  • Technology

    And insights to drive data-based decision making

  • Facilities Maintenance

    Cleaning and sanitation supplies

  • Non-Food Smallwares

    Including disposables and equipment

  • Uniforms & Textiles

    Also including linens

  • Professional Service Solutions

    Offering an extensive portfolio

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this contract and how to put it to work for your organisation.

Key categories include:
Agronomy
Auditing Services (Food Products & Supplies Related)
Baked Goods
Center of Plate
Cleaning Supplies
Cold Beverages
Condiments
Dairy
Disposables
Food Service & Office Equipment
Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FF&E) - Dining Related
Grocery
Hot Beverages
Menu Strategy
Pasta, Potatoes, and Rice
Produce
Professional Services
Risk Management
Smallware
Specialty Nutrition and Dysphagia Products
Spend Optimization
Sustainable Food Purchasing
Supplies, Equipment, and Services
Over 36,000+ Contracted Items

To save money on what you need for your business, gather essential data to help you streamline your buying process and identify new ways to optimize your supply chain. Foodbuy leverages our $4B+ purchasing power and works with 400 manufacturers to provide optimum purchasing and flexibility. With no membership fees, no contract terms and an expert account management team, we are ready to get to work to improve your business results.

Yes. Foodbuy works with a wide range of local, national and regional broadline distribution partners.

Businesses of every size in any sector, from small independent operators to large multi-unit chains. Our members include restaurants, hotels, golf and country clubs, camps, casinos and entertainment venues, healthcare operations, educational facilities, airline caterers and more. Foodbuy provides procurement services for food, non-food, technology, staffing, as well as facilities maintenance and groundskeeping products and services.

Public Record

Contract Documents

Official contract files posted in accordance with Canadian public procurement requirements. To view the entire comprehensive suite of goods and/or services offered by the supplier, please contact our team to request this information or to receive a copy of the supplier's response document.

RFSO Documents

The original Request For Standing Offer documents as issued — solicitation, terms, scope, and awarded pricing schedule.

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Notice of Award

Official Notice of Award for this RFSO, posted to fulfill public procurement transparency and trade-agreement compliance.

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Why Kinetic GPO

Program Benefits

Kinetic GPO contracts are competitively solicited and awarded based on best value, saving your entity time and money.

Streamlined Procurement

Access pre-tendered, CFTA-compliant RFSO contracts with competitive pricing and a transparent process.

Full Trade Compliance

Contracts fully comply with CFTA, CETA, ATPP, BPS, OQTCA, and NWPTA, and public procurement requirements.

Competitive Pricing

Pricing terms are already negotiated on your behalf. No bids, no lengthy procurement cycles.

Free Membership

Membership is free for eligible public sector and MASH entities across Canada.

Standard across all Kinetic GPO contracts
Getting Started

How to Use This Contract

Three simple steps for eligible members to access any Kinetic GPO contract.

1
Post a Public Notice
Post on your entity's website or use Kinetic GPO's notice posting assistance.
2
Contact Kinetic GPO
Reach out to your Kinetic GPO rep to confirm your entity is set up to use this contract.
3
Confirm & Purchase
Confirm the RFSO number and start purchasing directly from the awarded supplier.
Standard across all Kinetic GPO contracts