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Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices December 2024 - February 2025

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain has completed the procurement process for the "Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices December 2024 - February 2025". This process involved establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to supply fresh food items such as dairy, bakery products, fresh meat, poultry, fish, fruits, vegetables, salads, and meat alternatives. The DPS, divided into four categories, is the main procurement route for NHS Trusts' fresh food requirements and is open for applications until at least 28th February 2029. This significant procurement stage is an award, with contracts worth approximately £200 million. The products will be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement method is selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, and supports Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This DPS offers considerable opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the food supply industry, to secure long-term contracts with the NHS. SMEs and large suppliers alike can benefit from the substantial contract value and the diverse product categories available, providing a platform for growth and expansion within the public sector market. Given the prolonged duration of the DPS and its importance to NHS Trusts, businesses with expertise in fresh food supply, including dairy, bakery, meat, fish, and produce, will find this tender particularly suitable. The involvement of several suppliers, including West Country Milk, TPB Foods Limited, Johal Dairies, and Fresh Direct, underscores the competitive yet lucrative nature of this procurement.

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Notice Title

Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices December 2024 - February 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 December 2024 - February 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77e01994-259d-44a2-9de0-0ce49b9515cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/446d4cda-4e35-4bdf-88cd-86d7f2b2edbf
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
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
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years 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
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
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
4
Supplier Names

FRESH DIRECT

JOHAL DAIRIES

TPB FOODS

WEST COUNTRY MILK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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