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School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply 2024

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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17 Jul 2024 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has completed an open procurement process for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply 2024. This initiative involves supplying fruit and vegetable products to distribution hubs in England for consumption by key stage 1 children. The total value of the framework agreement over 48 months is expected to be approximately £125,400,000. The tender deadline for submissions was on 21st March 2024, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 25th August 2024 and end on 24th August 2028. The procurement category is goods, and the main classification is for fruit, vegetables, and related products.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant business growth potential for suppliers able to supply fruit and vegetable products on a large scale. SMEs and large-scale suppliers in the food industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, creating opportunities for businesses to engage with the NHS Supply Chain and schools in delivering high-quality food items as part of a government-funded scheme. The award has been granted to multiple suppliers to ensure a diverse and competitive market, enhancing business prospects for a range of suppliers.

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Notice Title

School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply 2024

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food looked for suppliers who had the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with NHS Supply Chain: Food and Schools to provide the right solution and manage the Supply into Distributors as part of the SFVS. This procurement is for: The supply of fruit and vegetable products under the SFVS to be delivered to nominated distribution hubs in England. SFVS is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS62,700,000. This is based on the around 16,520 Primary Schools currently using the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS125,400,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5a71f41-9962-4449-b782-5aa4f6e74ece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded5d816-f72d-441f-842a-e7a2957d4eba
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

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,400,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,400,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 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
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
11
Supplier Names

BRAKE BROS

COMPAGNIE FRUITIÈRE

DEGROOT FRESH PRODUCE

DEL MONTE

DOLE

FRESH DIRECT

J N FOX AND SONS

JRM GODDEN ASSOCIATES

MINOR WEIR AND WILLIS

NATIONWIDE PRODUCE

WESTFALIA FRUIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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