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Multi Temperature Distribution

NHS Supply Chain

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2024 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Award

06 Nov 2023 at 15:21

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jun 2023 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain is seeking a single supplier for their "Multi Temperature Distribution" project, aimed at providing efficient delivery solutions for various temperature-sensitive food products within the NHS and its Trusts. The procurement is currently in the Tender Update stage, and NHS Supply Chain is based in Wellington House, London, UK. The industry category covered includes food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV: 15000000), with the procurement method being an open procedure. The framework agreement has an initial term of 24 months, with an option to extend incrementally for up to 24 more months, totaling up to 48 months. The anticipated value of the framework agreement for the full term is approximately £80,000,000. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must express interest and intend to respond through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal before specified deadlines.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the supply, storage, and distribution of temperature-sensitive food products. The procurement involves supplying a wide range of products, including chilled, fresh, frozen, and ambient food items to various NHS Trusts. Businesses that can offer comprehensive distribution solutions and can demonstrate strong management capabilities and customer support are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract can position the supplier as a national distribution partner, providing significant savings to the NHS while potentially driving substantial business revenue over the framework’s duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi Temperature Distribution

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked a single supplier who had the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with Trusts to provide the right solution and manage Multi-Temperature Distribution into the NHS and its Trusts for their patient and retail catering needs. This procurement is for: - the supply, storage and management of a selection of Chilled, Fresh, Frozen and Ambient products and distribution to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). - a unique opportunity to become a national distribution partner which aims to deliver significant savings to the NHS. 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 PS20,525,333 of the Product Lines and the cost of Distribution for all Goods. This is based on the scenario that all existing Trusts currently using the Multi Temperature Distribution Framework Agreement move over to the new Framework Provider, however this is not guaranteed. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS80,000,000.

Lot Information

Multi Temperature Distribution

NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for Multi Temperature Distribution. The awarded supplier will be responsible for the supply, storage, management, and distribution of a selection of Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen Goods to trusts within the NHS in England. This lot will cover a selection of Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen Goods.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to 48 months.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03de03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033630-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

03211000 - Cereals

03221000 - Vegetables

03221112 - Carrots

03221212 - Green beans

03221220 - Peas

03221221 - Garden peas

03221420 - Cauliflower

03221430 - Broccoli

03222112 - Pineapples

03222321 - Apples

03222322 - Pears

03222331 - Apricots

03222332 - Peaches

03222334 - Plums

03311000 - Fish

03311200 - Fish of the cod family

03311400 - Tuna

03333000 - Fresh cows' milk

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15111100 - Beef

15112000 - Poultry

15115100 - Lamb

15130000 - Meat products

15131130 - Sausages

15131220 - Bacon

15131400 - Pork products

15131500 - Poultry products

15211000 - Fish fillets

15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

15221000 - Frozen fish

15229000 - Frozen fish products

15241100 - Canned salmon

15241400 - Canned tuna

15241800 - Coated fish preparations

15253000 - Shellfish products

15310000 - Potatoes and potato products

15311000 - Frozen potatoes

15311100 - Chips or french fries

15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes

15312000 - Potato products

15312500 - Potato croquettes

15313000 - Processed potatoes

15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices

15321000 - Fruit juices

15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables

15331000 - Processed vegetables

15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables

15331110 - Processed root vegetables

15331130 - Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables

15331170 - Frozen vegetables

15331411 - Baked beans

15331423 - Canned tomatoes

15331470 - Sweet corn

15332000 - Processed fruit and nuts

15332100 - Processed fruit

15332140 - Processed apples

15332150 - Processed pears

15332170 - Rhubarb

15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes

15332230 - Marmalades

15411100 - Vegetable oils

15411110 - Olive oil

15411200 - Cooking oil

15431000 - Margarine and similar preparations

15510000 - Milk and cream

15511000 - Milk

15511210 - UHT milk

15511300 - Skimmed milk

15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk

15511500 - Full-cream milk

15511700 - Milk powder

15512000 - Cream

15512100 - Single cream

15512200 - Double cream

15512900 - Whipping cream

15530000 - Butter

15540000 - Cheese products

15543200 - Cheddar cheese

15543300 - Grated cheese

15544000 - Hard cheese

15551300 - Yoghurt

15551320 - Flavoured yoghurt

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15612410 - Cake mixes

15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals

15613311 - Cornflakes

15626000 - Custard powder

15831000 - Sugar

15831600 - Honey

15833100 - Desserts

15871260 - Sauces

15871273 - Mayonnaise

15872100 - Pepper

15872400 - Salt

15891610 - Mixes for stocks

15893300 - Gravy mixes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
1
Supplier Name

BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood

Further Information

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