Tender

Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is seeking suppliers for the 'Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework'. This non-exclusive Framework Agreement is for the supply to Trusts within the NHS, covering Fresh Food and Food to Go for patient and retail catering needs. The contract has an initial term of 24 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, reaching a total maximum term of 48 months. The estimated value for the first 24 months is £70,000,000, with Lot 1 (Fresh Food) at £54,000,000 and Lot 2 (Food to Go) at £16,000,000. The full 48-month term value, if extended, is estimated at £140,000,000.

This tender provides an opportunity to supply essential food products to NHS Trusts, potentially fostering long-term business relationships within the healthcare sector. Businesses with experience in supplying Fresh Foods, including Milk, Bread & Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, as well as Food to Go solutions, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an Open Procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 10th May 2024. The procurement is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, offering a chance for a diverse range of suppliers to participate and contribute to the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking suppliers who will have the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with Trusts to provide the right solution and Fresh & Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework into the NHS and its Trusts for their patient and retail catering needs. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS It is important to note that this Framework is being put in place to work alongside our current DPS Agreements which cover Fresh Foods DPS: 2022/S 000-020877 and Food to Go DPS: 2023/S 000-027917. No competition exercises will be undertaken under this Framework, and it will be utilised for Direct Award ONLY. Competitions will only be conducted under the DPS Agreements mentioned above. Therefore, it is a mandatory requirement that Applicants submit their Full Supplier Catalogue in Appendix 7 and complete in full, this will allow customers to review suppliers offers and solutions for them to review ahead of considering direct award to any awarded supplier under this Framework Agreement. Applicants should note that if the award is not facilitated through NHS Supply Chain: Food it is a mandatory requirement to inform NHS Supply Chain: Food of any award under this Framework Agreement to any of the above entities This procurement is for: Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). Via Direct Route of supply for but not limited to: Fresh Food including Milk, Bread & Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, Meat & Poultry and Meat Alternatives Food to Go including Patient feeding solutions and Cafe Retails feeding solutions 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 PS70,000,000. Lot 1 - Fresh Food PS54,000,000 and Lot 2 - Food to Go PS16,000,000 For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS140,000,000. Lot 1 - Fresh Food PS108,000,000 and Lot 2 - Food to Go PS32,000,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048d8cf6-7896-4572-bd7f-7556f87c5d8f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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