Award

Multi Temperature Distribution

FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2019 at 15:14

Tender

07 Jun 2019 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Multi Temperature Distribution" contract is conducted by FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED, aimed at supplying, storing, and managing chilled, frozen, and ambient food products for the NHS and its associated trusts. The contract has a total estimated value of approximately £300 million over a maximum term of 48 months, with an initial term of 24 months. The procurement method utilised is selective, following a restricted procedure above threshold, with a tender period concluding on 1st July 2019 and a contract period beginning on 1st November 2019, set to end on 31st October 2023. This tender falls under the goods procurement category, specifically within the food distribution industry, and serves multiple locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in food distribution, logistics, and supply chain management, particularly those offering products within the specified categories such as cereals, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy, and miscellaneous food products. Companies of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete for this lucrative contract. With a projected value of £40 million in the first year alone, suppliers can anticipate significant growth potential by participating in the NHS supply chain through this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Multi Temperature Distribution

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked to find distribution partner to deliver and manage chilled, frozen and ambient food products into the NHS and its trusts for their catering needs. This procurement is for: 1) The supply, storage and management of chilled, frozen and ambient food products('Distributor Managed Lines')and distribution to trusts within the NHS; 2) The management and distribution to the Customer(s) of Nominated Lines which will be the subject of a separate procurement event detailed in the tender documents. The framework agreement (FWA) will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a further 24 months.The FWA will be for a maximum term of 48 months.It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the FWA the value will be in the region of 40 000 000 GBP. The full 48-month term(if extended) the anticipated value is circa 300 000 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the recent historical usage information with a forecasted level of growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acbcf16-69fd-4625-ba85-a802006708c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

03210000 - Cereals and potatoes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03311000 - Fish

15110000 - Meat

15500000 - Dairy products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 2-3 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
FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED
Contact Name
Strategic Sourcing
Contact Email
strategicsourcing@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B45 9PZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Rubery & Rednal
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Northfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

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