Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves NHS Supply Chain, which aims to establish a non-exclusive Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Agreement for the supply of various Food To Go products, including sandwiches, salads, snack pots, cakes, pies, pizza, and related branded equipment. The procurement falls under the goods category with the CPV classification of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (15000000). The awarded contracts span from December 2024 to February 2025, covering delivery locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other regions globally. This selective procurement method under DPS is scheduled to end on 20 September 2030, with contracts starting from 21 September 2030 and closing on 30 September 2030. The total value of the procurement is approximately £78,831,476 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage supply. The DPS framework allows suppliers to apply for inclusion in various product categories, namely Patient Feeding Solutions and Café Retail Feeding Concepts, provided they meet all mandatory criteria. This procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging broader participation and fostering innovation within the food sector. Companies like Anchor Catering, Samworth Bros, and Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd have been awarded contracts to supply NHS trusts across multiple regions, demonstrating the diverse opportunities available for both small and large-scale suppliers to secure long-term business prospects and expand their market footprint.

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Food to Go DPS Contract Award Notices December 2024 - February 2025

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th March 2025 09:39:45 AM
Contract Summary

Due to a technical issue the dates above do not represent the actual DPS Contract Dates. NHS Supply Chain: Food sought to establish a non-exclusive DPS Agreement for the supply of Food To Go to NHS Supply Chain: Food's customer base via the Direct Route covering products including but not limited to: Patient Feeding Sandwiches, Salads, and Snack pots. Retail Sandwiches, Salads, Sandwich Fillings, Cakes, Street Food, Snack pots, pies, pastries, pizza, frozen desserts & ice cream, chilled & frozen drinks, grab & go food, branded equipment linked to food brands included in DPS. The DPS will be in place for a minimum of 7 years with an approximate spend of £78,831,476m and will be the main procurement route for NHS Trusts Food To Go requirements. The DPS is open for applications until 20 September 2030 as a minimum. The DPS is divided into 2 categories of products and Applicants may apply to be included on any or all of the product categories. The categories under the DPS are as follows: Category 1 - Patient Feeding Solutions Category 2 - Café Retail Feeding Concepts 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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-9f0a00a0-943b-4c7d-9008-78b9dbb75365

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Dynamic Purchasing System

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

15000000

CPV Division(s)

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Awarding Authority

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

governance@supplychain.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

ANCHOR CATERING
SAMWORTH BROS
TIFFIN SANDWICHES LTD

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Food to Go DPS Contract Award Notices December 2024 - February 2025

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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