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Ambient Foods 2025

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

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20 May 2025 at 15:54

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25 Oct 2024 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has successfully completed an open procurement procedure for the supply of "Ambient Foods 2025," targeting Trusts within the NHS across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 20 May 2025, with the contract period commencing on 27 October 2025 and extending until 26 October 2029. The framework agreement, managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited based in London, covers a diverse range of food products including canned goods, nutritional supplements, and more. The agreement, initially valued at approximately £36,131,500 for the first 24 months, potentially expands to a total of £72,263,000 over four years, reflecting the needs of approximately 250 NHS Trusts. Key suppliers have been selected to fulfil this framework, demonstrating the open procedure's effectiveness in delivering critical food supplies to public healthcare institutions.

This framework presents significant opportunities for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large companies actively supplying food and beverage products. Businesses specialising in categories such as non-dairy alternatives, edible oils, and grocery lines stand to benefit due to the broad product range required by the NHS Supply Chain. Given the high total contract value and the extensive list of awarded suppliers, including companies like Aimia Foods Ltd, Nestle UK Ltd, and others, there are substantial opportunities for growth and expansion into public sector demands. This initiative is particularly suited for businesses looking to reinforce their presence in the healthcare catering market and those aiming to collaborate with large, vital institutions like the NHS, offering a reliable pathway for sustained sales over the contract's tenure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ambient Foods 2025

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Ambient Foods 2025 to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)") via the Stocked Route covering products from the following categories: Canned Goods, Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products, Cereals & Porridge, Jams & Reduced Sugar Jams, Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces, Single Serve Instant Soups & Bulk Soups, Custard, Condiments, Sugar, Sugar Portions and Sweeteners, Milk Powder & Portions, Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives, Edible Oils, Grocery Lines. The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply who will deliver and manage Ambient Foods 2025 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 PS36,131,500. This is based on the circa 250 Trusts using the current NHS Supply Chain: Food Ambient framework. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS72,263,000. 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-b67f7d36-6eac-4f2d-989f-8720e01ea378
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812b12fc-31aa-4a13-a316-5191eb18a7fa
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
£72,263,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,263,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 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
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Additional Buyers

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
28
Supplier Names

Adams Clinical Nutrition Ltd

Aimia Foods Ltd

Aymes International Ltd

BFS Group Ltd

Bang Curry Ltd

Brake Bros Ltd

Cereal Partners UK

H.J. Heinz Foods UK Ltd

Hain Celestial UK Ltd

Hunt's Food Group Ltd

Ivory & Ledoux Ltd

Juiceworks Ltd

Lakeland Dairy Sales Ltd

Marillo Foods Ltd

Mark Clegg & Company Ltd

Martin Mathew & Co Ltd

Nestle UK Ltd

Nutricia Ltd

Nutshell Packaging

Portion Solutions Ltd

Premier Foods Group Ltd

S.P.L. Foods Ltd

The Silver Spoon Company

Tilda LTD

Unilever UK Ltd

Walkers Snacks Ltd

Weetabix Ltd

icesupp ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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