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Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices December 2025 - February 2026

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract award process for providing fresh food supplies to NHS Supply Chain is managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," as classified by CPV 15000000. This procurement, operating through a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), entails a selective procurement method. The award process for contracts under this DPS has been completed, with the most recent updates dated 6th March 2026. The DPS, valued at £200 million, will run for at least seven years, ending on 28th February 2029, and will serve multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. Interested businesses had until 28th February 2029 to apply for inclusion in this DPS.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in fresh food, including dairy, bakery, meat, poultry, fish, fruit, vegetables, salads, and meat alternatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process supports their suitability. Contracts have been awarded to a range of suppliers, including Brake Bros Ltd, Nijjar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways, Ribble Farm Fare Limited, Embleton Hall Dairies Ltd, and Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd, catering to various NHS Trusts across the UK. These opportunities can foster growth and expand the market presence of businesses capable of delivering high-quality fresh food products to meet NHS demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices December 2025 - February 2026

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 December 2025 - February 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed64117e-7150-42b0-9044-874e0f2f1674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af8d45d-78b2-43a7-95ac-5a644140a421
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
6 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
5
Supplier Names

Brake Bros Ltd

NIJJAR DAIRIES LIMITED

Ribble Farm Fare Limited

Embleton Hall Dairies Limited

Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd

Further Information

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