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07 Mar 2024 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has awarded a contract for a Fresh Food Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) worth £200m. The DPS will be the main procurement route for NHS Trusts' fresh food requirements and is open for applications until February 28, 2029. The DPS is divided into 4 categories of products: Dairy & Bakery, Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish, Fruit, Vegetables & Salads, and Meat Alternatives. The contract period for the awarded contracts is from September to November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in food, beverages, and related products to compete for contracts to supply fresh food to NHS Supply Chain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement method used is selective, with a procurement process involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suppliers across various locations, including the UK and Europe, are eligible to apply for inclusion in the DPS across different product categories.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices June-Aug 2023

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 Sept-Nov 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1be32cc-5fb4-4e51-9a08-0499edcb99bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65904476-5849-4060-8de6-1d654a106e46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
7 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20232 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
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
10
Supplier Names

Brake Bros Ltd

Embleton Hall Dairies Ltd

Freeman Catering Butchers

GW Price Ltd

J.W. Young (Butchers) Ltd

James Burrows

John Sheppard

Turner Price

Turner Price Limited

West Country Milk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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