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12 Jun 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Supply Chain Coordination Limited involves a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the supply of 'Food To Go' products to the NHS Supply Chain. The process is classified under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products." The procurement method is selective and involves call-offs from the DPS. The DPS is set to last a minimum of seven years with a significant budget of £78,831,476, and it will remain open for applications until at least 20 September 2030. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with active contracts awarded in May 2025. This process covers a wide geographical scope, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and globally serviced locations.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector to engage with NHS Trusts through a non-exclusive agreement. The procurement process targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering inclusivity and enabling diverse business participation. Businesses specializing in patient feeding solutions or café retail feeding concepts would find this tender particularly beneficial. The awarded suppliers, including Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd, On a Roll Sandwich Company Ltd, Raynor Foods, and Lime Tree Foods Ltd (Sandwich King), exemplify firms that successfully leveraged this opportunity for expansion and collaboration within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Food to Go DPS Contract Award Notices March 2025 - May 2025

Notice Description

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 PS78,831,476m 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 - Cafe 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 March 2025 - May 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e32c7cd3-9266-4594-9228-b319fa5deb62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e7e158-3037-4614-8b77-2ff9eba0aa23
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
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
£78,831,476 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,831,476 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 20305 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2030 - 30 Sep 2030 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
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
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
4
Supplier Names

Lime Tree Foods Ltd (Sandwich King)

On a Roll Sandwich Company Ltd

Raynor Foods

Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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