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Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices June 2025 - August 2025

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, involves the awarding of contracts under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for fresh food supply, covering a range of product categories such as Dairy & Bakery, Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish, Fruit, Vegetables & Salads, and Meat Alternatives. This DPS agreement, which officially commenced awarding contracts between June 2025 and August 2025, is intended to support NHS Trusts' fresh food requirements over a minimum seven-year term, concluding by 28th February 2029. The total estimated expenditure is approximately £200 million, and the DPS will be the primary procurement route using a selective method. Notably, the contract encompasses multiple delivery destinations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and worldwide locations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs interested in supplying fresh food to NHS Supply Chain’s customer base. Supply Chain Coordination Limited encourages applications from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the dynamic nature of the procurement system, businesses that specialise in any of the specified product categories and meet the mandatory criteria will find this an attractive opportunity to secure long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts. The comprehensive scope and broad supplier requirements ensure diverse business participation in a lucrative sector essential to public health infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices June 2025 - August 2025

Notice Description

Due to a technical issue the dates above do not represent the actual DPS Contract Dates. 2022/S 000-020877 NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a non-exclusive DPS Agreement for the supply of Fresh Food to NHS Supply Chain: Food's customer base via the Direct Route covering products including but not limited to: fruit, vegetables, prepared potatoes, salads, milk, dairy products, eggs, bread, morning goods, fresh meat, fresh poultry, fresh fish and meat alternatives. The DPS will be in place for a minimum of 7 years with an approximate spend of PS200m and will be the main procurement route for NHS Trusts Fresh Food requirements. The DPS is open for applications until 28th February 2029 as a minimum. The DPS is divided into 4 categories of products and Applicants may apply to be included on any or all of the product categories. The 4 categories under the DPS are as follows: Category 1 - Dairy & Bakery Category 2 - Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish Category 3 - Fruit, Vegetables & Salads Category 4 - Meat Alternatives Applicants will only be accepted to categories they have applied for if they pass all mandatory criteria within the DPS award process. This notice is for the award of Contracts under the DPS between June 2025 - August 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09ddfb9e-ef1d-41b6-8a5f-8dce68c29d9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ed20f0-32ee-4d31-94f3-d7a35471b61a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
governance@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

BARSBY PRODUCE

GW PRICE

JOHAL DAIRIES

JOHN PALIN (WHOLESALE

NIJAR DAIRIES LTD T/A FRESHWAYS

OWEN TAYLOR & SONS

TPB FOODS

TURNER PRICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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