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21 Aug 2024 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has awarded the "Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework" contract, focusing on the procurement of fresh foods and food-to-go solutions for NHS Trusts. This framework covers a wide range of food products including milk, bread, bakery items, fruits, vegetables, meat, and poultry, among others. The contract, now in the award stage, has been valued at £140,000,000 for a maximum term of 48 months, starting on 3rd September 2024 and ending on 2nd September 2028. The industry category is "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," and the framework will be implemented across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. This is an open procedure with the objective of directly awarding contracts without further competition.

The framework presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for suppliers with the capacity and capability to meet the NHS's demand for fresh and ready-to-eat food solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The direct award approach ensures a streamlined process, allowing awarded suppliers to swiftly commence supply, fostering long-term collaborations and stability in supply chains. This framework is tailored for businesses specialising in food production and distribution, with a strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and the ability to provide diverse food options suitable for patient and retail catering needs within the NHS system.

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Notice Title

Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is sought after suppliers who had the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with Trusts to provide the right solution and Fresh & Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework into the NHS and its Trusts for their patient and retail catering needs. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS It is important to note that this Framework is being put in place to work alongside our current DPS Agreements which cover Fresh Foods DPS: 2022/S 000-020877 and Food to Go DPS: 2023/S 000-027917. No competition exercises will be undertaken under this Framework, and it will be utilised for Direct Award ONLY. Competitions will only be conducted under the DPS Agreements mentioned above. Therefore, it is a mandatory requirement that Applicants submit their Full Supplier Catalogue in Appendix 7 and complete in full, this will allow customers to review suppliers offers and solutions for them to review ahead of considering direct award to any awarded supplier under this Framework Agreement. Applicants should note that if the award is not facilitated through NHS Supply Chain: Food it is a mandatory requirement to inform NHS Supply Chain: Food of any award under this Framework Agreement to any of the above entities This procurement is for: Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). Via Direct Route of supply for but not limited to: Fresh Food including Milk, Bread & Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, Meat & Poultry and Meat Alternatives Food to Go including Patient feeding solutions and Cafe Retails feeding solutions The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS70,000,000. Lot 1 - Fresh Food PS54,000,000 and Lot 2 - Food to Go PS16,000,000 For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS140,000,000. Lot 1 - Fresh Food PS108,000,000 and Lot 2 - Food to Go PS32,000,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-194c01d5-b504-4df0-acb1-c19f8444853b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205c9f84-3cd4-4155-95eb-b5f7d7920480
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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
104
Supplier Names

AG Axton & Sons (Wholesale) Ltd

ANCHOR CATERING LTD

Antony Morawski Ltd t/a Thomas Moss

Arthur Brett Catering Ltd

Arthur David (Food with Service)

BFS Group Limited - T/A Bidfood

BFS Group Limited - T/A Oliver Kay

Basketdrop Ltd.

Bio&Me Limited

Braces Bakery Ltd

Brake Bros Ltd

Breadwinners Foundation

C&G WHOLESALE FOODS LIMITED

CHEW VALLEY DAIRY LIMITED

CLEGG'S CHILLED FOOD SERVICE

Carpenter Catering Limited

Carpigiani UK Ltd

Click Clack Vending Ltd

Clifton Dairies LImited

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd

Country Kitchen Foods (Norfolk) Ltd

County Foods Ltd

Cramart Ltd T/A Bentley Foodservice Ltd

Creamline Dairies Limited

Crowndale Food Service LTD

DAVID MILLER FROZEN FOODS

Delifresh Ltd

Dunsters Farm Ltd

Embleton Hall Dairies Limited

Epicurean Dairy Ltd

Flawsome Brands LTD

Food Attraction Ltd

Food Division Ltd.

Fresh Connect

Fresh Direct (UK) Limited

Fulfil LImited / t/a Queensland Bakery

GW Price Ltd

Greenwood Foods Ltd

Hallam Country Fresh Foods

Harlech Foodservice Ltd

HeartCooked Ltd T/A Chefiesta Vending

Henley Bridge Ingredients Limited

Hunts Food Group Ltd

IMS of Smithfield Ltd

IRMA MANAGEMENT T/A Jude's

J Freeman & Sons Limited t/a Freeman Catering Butchers

J R Holland Food Services Ltd

J R Wholesale Sussex Ltd

J.W. Young (Butchers) Ltd

JOLLOFE LTD

James Burrows Limited

Johal Dairies Limited

John Palin Fresh Produce Ltd

John Sheppard Butchers Limited

Kirtons Bakery Ltd

Lime Tree Foods T/A Sandwich King

MOVING MOUNTAINS FOODS LTD

Marshfield Farm Ice Cream Limited

Middlesex Meat Company Ltd

Midland Chilled Foods Limited

Minor, Weir & Willis Limited

Monty's Bakehouse UK Ltd

Morris Quality Bakers Ltd

NORFOLK CATERING LTD

Nijjar Dairies Limited trading as Freshways

On a Roll Sandwich Company

Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd

P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED

PJs Food Limited

PRESCOTT-THOMAS LTD

Purbeck Ice Cream Limited

QMOVER MFS LTD

Quick Food Products Ltd (The Original Patty Co)

Ralph Livesey Ltd

Randall Parker Food Group T/a Randall Parker Foodservice

Raynor Foods Ltd

Reeves Butchers Ltd

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

Ribble Farm Fare Limited

Rockcliffe Group Int Ltd

SNACKAWAY LIMITED

Samba Catering Limited

Samworth Brothers FFN

School Milk Services Ltd

Scorse Foods Limited

Set Produce Ltd

Simply Lunch Ltd

Solent Butchers & Co Ltd

Streetfoodmarkets Ltd

Sykes House Farm Ltd

TPB Foods Limited

Tamar Fresh Ltd

The Curious Vegan Company Limited (T/A Eat Curious)

The Organic Pantry Ltd

The Real Wrap Co. Ltd

Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd

Town Head Farm Products Ltd

Turner Price

VFC Foods Ltd

W McClure Ltd

Wells Farm Dairy

West Country Milk Consortium Ltd

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation

Yoplait UK

Further Information

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