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Multi-Temperature Food Solutions 2025

NHS Supply Chain

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2025 at 10:05

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has completed the procurement process for the "Multi-Temperature Food Solutions 2025" framework agreement, aimed at supplying multi-temperature food products to NHS Trusts. Managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, this procurement falls within the category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" (CPV code: 15000000). The scope of delivery covers the United Kingdom and several international locations including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The open procurement method led to the award of this framework, which commenced on 9th August 2025 and will run until 8th August 2029, with a potential total value of £354,300,000. The agreement was awarded in May 2025, following a tender period that concluded in March 2025.

This framework agreement heralds considerable business opportunities, particularly for firms in the food supply sector. Large and SME businesses involved in the provision of ambient, chilled, and frozen food products could significantly benefit, as the agreement offers avenues for increased revenue through direct awards or competition re-openings. Diverse suppliers, from large-scale providers like BFS Group LTD T/A Bidfood and Harlech Foodservice to SMEs like Charles Saunders Ltd and Crowndale Food Services LTD, are engaged, showcasing the breadth of opportunity available. This procurement not only supports NHS Trusts’ catering needs but also offers a platform for suppliers of various scales to expand their business reach and grow through consistent engagement with public sector demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Temperature Food Solutions 2025

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Multi Temperature Food Solutions to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). via the Direct Route covering products from the following categories: - Ambient Food Products - Chilled Food Products - Frozen Food Products The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply (as a result of re-opening of competition or direct award) who will deliver and manage Multi Temperature Food Solutions into the NHS and its Trusts for their catering needs. 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 PS172,300,000. This is based on the 164 Trusts currently using the NHS Supply Chain: Food's framework. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS354,300,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-601b26ff-5859-42df-8963-0e0e8d70a5c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fb941f-e68e-408e-a95a-f9b65b0bdb65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£354,300,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£354,300,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
27
Supplier Names

BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood

Sysco GB Limited

Castell Howell Foods Ltd

Charles Saunders Ltd

Creed Foodservice

CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED

Delice De France

Dunsters Farm Limited

Elite Fine Foods

Greenfield Food Company Ltd T/A Ewood Foods

H.N.Nuttall Limited

Harlech Foodservice Limited

Harvest Fine Foods

Hunts Food Group Ltd

Kent Frozen Foods Limited

MJ Baker Foodservice

MOVING MOUNTAINS FOODS LTD

NH Case Ltd

RD Johns Limted

SAVONA FOODSERVICE LTD

Thomas Ridley

Trevors Warehouses Ltd

Turner Price (Country Range)

Yearsley Food Limited

Welsh Hills Bakery Ltd

Mark Clegg & Company t/as Clegg's Chilled Food Serv

Fulfil Limited t/a Queensland Bakery

Further Information

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