Award

School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Distribution

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2024 at 14:57

Award

02 Jul 2024 at 15:55

Tender

24 Aug 2023 at 12:24

Planning

17 Mar 2023 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Distribution" is led by NHS Supply Chain and pertains to the distribution of fruit and vegetables to schools across England as part of a government-funded initiative. The tender involves the storage, management, and distribution of these products to over 16,520 primary schools and is categorised under "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" (CPV: 15000000) in the goods industry category. The procurement is currently in the "Tender" stage, with significant dates including bid submission ending on 26th September 2023 and contract award starting from 27th September 2023. The initial contract term is 24 months, with possible incremental extensions up to another 24 months, making a maximum of 48 months, valued around £75,900,000 for the full term.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in food distribution and logistics, especially those with experience in handling perishable goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger distributors are well-suited to participate, with the procurement method being an open procedure inviting broad competition. The successful collaboration with NHS Supply Chain can bolster a company's reputation and operational reach, particularly in the educational sector. Businesses with capabilities in logistics, storage solutions, and supply chain management would greatly benefit and contribute to the government's initiative to improve children's nutrition in schools. Participation in such a large-scale framework agreement also opens doors for additional business through electronic ordering and invoicing systems, enhancing efficiency and scalability.

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Notice Title

School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Distribution

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is sought after suppliers who had the capacity and capability to' deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with NHS Supply Chain: Food and Schools to provide the right solution and manage the Distribution into Schools as part of the SFVS. This procurement is for: - The distribution, storage and management of Fruit and Vegetable products under the SFVS to schools in England, which is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year. This procurement will be known as School Fruit and Vegetable Distribution (SFVD) and the Authority will award in line with the evaluation steps outlined within this ITT which is anticipated to be no more than 21 suppliers (although this may be more including reserve suppliers awarded) to the Framework Agreement to the most economically advantageous Applicants who will act as suppliers for the SFVS (the "Framework Agreement").

Lot Information

School Fruit and Vegetable Distribution (SFVD)

NHS Supply Chain: Food looked to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of School Fruit and Vegetable Distribution to Schools in England (the "Customer(s)"). via the Direct Route. The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the storage management and distribution of the product lines to Schools within the scheme in England. 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 PS37,950,000. This is based on the around 16,520 Primary Schools currently using the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS75,900,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months

Renewal: Applicants may tender for one, more than one, or all the Regions detailed in Appendix 8 - Distributor Depot Information. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS37,950,000 and PS75,900,000 for the full 48 months (if extended). Applicants should refer to Appendix 2 - Specification for full details regarding the Regions referred to in the Lot above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033625-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

15332410 - Dried fruit

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,900,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,900,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
13 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
governance@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AG AXTON AND SONS WHOLESALE

G.W. PRICE

MINOR, WEIR AND WILLIS

PEACHEYS CATERING SERVICES

REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS

WESTCOUNTRY FRUIT SALES

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