This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2024 at 15:08

Tender

24 Nov 2023 at 14:42

Planning

24 Mar 2023 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has launched a comprehensive procurement process for the provision of fresh and frozen meat, poultry, cooked meats, bacon, and sausages, spanning a duration of three years with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement process, under the open procedure, is in the award stage as of August 2024. The contract, segmented into several lots, is intended for direct supply to NHS Wales sites across various locations in Wales. The key lots include Fresh & Frozen Raw Meat, Fresh & Frozen Cooked & Raw Poultry, Chilled Cooked Meats, and Bacon & Sausage for both North & East and South & West regions. Central to this procurement are core products that must be tendered to be considered compliant. The key dates include the contract signing on 17 July 2024, indicating the awarding of the contracts to Castell Howell Foods Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the meat and poultry industry, especially those capable of ensuring business continuity, environmental sustainability, and social value. The awarded contracts, worth over £11 million in total, have been secured by Castell Howell Foods Limited, showcasing a robust example for large-scale suppliers. SMEs with strong supply chain resilience and capabilities in product diversity could find this procurement beneficial for expanding their market reach within the healthcare sector in Wales. The commitment to quality, sustainability, and price competitiveness means that businesses that can align with these values will be well-suited to participate in future similar procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fresh & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Cooked Meats and Bacon & Sausage

Notice Description

Re-procurement of provision of fresh and frozen meat, poultry, bacon & sausage and cooked meats. The contract is for 3 years plus one year extension option.

Lot Information

Fresh & Frozen Raw Meat

Lot 1 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term.

Fresh & Frozen Cooked & Raw Poultry

Lot 2 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term

Chilled Cooked Meats

Lot 3 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term.

Bacon & Sausage (South & West)

Lot 5 is a regional lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites within Aneurin Bevan UHB, Cwm Taf UHB, Cardiff & Value UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Swansea Bay UHB and Velindre NHS Trust. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term.

Bacon & Sausage (North & East)

Lot 4 is a regional lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites within Betsi Cadwaladr UHB and Powys THB. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b5cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024337-2024
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15110000 - Meat

15111100 - Beef

15112000 - Poultry

15113000 - Pork

15114000 - Offal

15115100 - Lamb

15131110 - Sausage meat

15131120 - Sausage products

15131130 - Sausages

15131134 - Black pudding and other blood sausages

15131135 - Poultry sausages

15131220 - Bacon

15131500 - Poultry products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,696,950 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,696,948 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,151,028 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
17 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices may be published in 3-4 years time following the contract start date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Additional Buyers

NHS

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTELL HOWELL FOODS LIMITED

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