This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Dec 2024 at 15:30

Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 13:16

Planning

19 Jan 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain has completed the procurement process for the "Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks 2025" framework. This procurement falls under the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products category, and it covers NHS Trusts across the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the framework initially valued at £40,000,000 over 24 months, potentially extending up to £83,200,000 over 48 months. Key contract signings commenced on 2nd December 2024, following a structured lot-based tender process that involved multiple suppliers for each product category.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for suppliers within the food and beverage industry, particularly those specialising in large-scale, integrated supply solutions for healthcare settings. The tender selected multiple suppliers for various lots, covering a wide array of products such as coffee, tea, water, juices, snacks, and confectionery. As a result, suitable businesses include those capable of meeting high-volume demands and ensuring consistent quality and delivery, thereby positioning themselves as reliable partners to the NHS for the supply of essential food and beverage products.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks 2025

Notice Description

Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: NHS Supply Chain: Food sought to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). via the Stocked Route covering products from the following categories: Coffee, Tea, Carbonated Drinks, Non-Carbonated Drinks, Cordials, Juice, Water, Vitamin Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Malted Drinks, In-Cup Products, Vending Consumables, Biscuits, Cakes, Crisps Snacks, Confectionery and Healthier Snacking. The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply who will deliver and manage Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks into the NHS and its Trusts for their catering needs. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS40,000,000. This is based on the circa 300 of Trusts currently using the NHS Supply Chain: Food's framework. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS83,200,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.

Lot Information

Retail & Patient Coffee

This lot will cover Retail & Patient Coffee Including but not limited to Instant freeze-dried coffee granules, Instant freeze dried decaffeinated coffee granules, Instant spay dried coffee granules, Instant spay dried decaffeinated coffee granules, Iced coffee (Ambient stable) and Cappuccino Mixes.

Options: 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.

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

Retail & Patient Tea

This lot will cover Retail & Patient Tea Including but not limited to tea bags, bulk brew and flavoured tea bags.

Options: 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.

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.

Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Drinks

This lot will cover Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Drinks Including but not limited to Cola flavoured drinks, flavoured carbonated drinks and flavoured non-carbonated drinks.

Options: 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.

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.

Patient Cordials

This lot will cover Patient Cordials Including but not limited to Cordials and Sugar Free Cordials.

Options: 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.

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.

Retail & Patient Juice

This lot will cover Retail & Patient Juice Including but not limited to 1L fruit juices, Ambient single serve juice and Juice cartons.

Options: 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.

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.

Retail & Patient Water

This lot will cover Retail & Patient Water Including but not limited to Water cuplets, Still water bottle, Sparkling water bottle, Still water can, Sparkling water can and Flavoured water.

Options: 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.

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.

Vitamin Drinks

This lot will cover Vitamin Drinks.

Options: 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.

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.

Hot Chocolate & Malted Drinks

This lot will cover Hot Chocolate & Malted Drinks Including but not limited to Instant hot chocolate powder and instant malted drink powder.

Options: 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.

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.

In Cup Products & Vending Consumables

This lot will cover In Cup Products & Vending Consumables Including but not limited to 7oz In Cup Hot Beverages.

Options: 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.

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.

Patient Biscuits

This lot will cover patient feeding biscuits Including but not limited to roll pack biscuits, mini pack biscuits, gluten free biscuits and savoury biscuits.

Options: 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.

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.

Patient Cakes

This lot will cover patient feeding cakes Including but not limited to individually wrapped cakes, gluten free cakes, vegan cakes and higher energy cakes.

Options: 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.

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.

Retail & Patient Crisps

This lot will cover retail and patient feeding crisps including but not limited to Fried potato crisps and Non-potato based snacks.

Options: 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.

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.

Confectionery

This lot will cover confectionery Including but not limited to retail sweets and chocolate bars.

Options: 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.

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.

Healthier Snacks

This lot will cover healthier snacks Including but not limited to Savoury snacks (lower in sugar, fat salt and calorie content), rice cakes, popcorn, fruit based snacks, Fruit pouches, cereal bars, Malt & fruit based loaves and Nuts.

Options: 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.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042e8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041606-2024
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03211200 - Maize

03211700 - Malt

03212211 - Lentils

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15131600 - Beef and veal products

15312300 - Potato crisps

15312310 - Flavoured potato crisps

15312400 - Potato snacks

15321000 - Fruit juices

15321100 - Orange juice

15321400 - Pineapple juice

15321600 - Apple juice

15321700 - Mixtures of unconcentrated juices

15321800 - Concentrated juices

15332000 - Processed fruit and nuts

15332300 - Processed nuts

15332410 - Dried fruit

15511700 - Milk powder

15612500 - Bakery products

15613000 - Cereal grain products

15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes

15812200 - Cakes

15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes

15821200 - Sweet biscuits

15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery

15841300 - Unsweetened cocoa powder

15841400 - Sweetened cocoa powder

15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery

15842100 - Chocolate

15842200 - Chocolate products

15842210 - Drinking chocolate

15842220 - Chocolate bars

15842300 - Confectionery

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

15861000 - Coffee

15861200 - Decaffeinated coffee

15863000 - Tea

15863100 - Green tea

15863200 - Black tea

15864100 - Teabags

15865000 - Herbal infusions

15891000 - Soups and broths

15891900 - Vegetable soups

15894400 - Snacks

15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients

15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

15981000 - Mineral water

15981100 - Still mineral water

15981200 - Sparkling mineral water

15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters

15982000 - Soft drinks

15982100 - Fruit squashes

33616000 - Vitamins

39222120 - Disposable cups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£83,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,200,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 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
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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
50
Supplier Names

AIMIA FOODS

ALPINE HEALTH GROUP LTD

Alpine Vending

Alpine Vending Co Ltd

Britvic Soft Drinks

Britvic Soft Drinks Limited

CDS Medical Limited

Cafea UK Ltd

Calbee Group UK Ltd

Catapult Enterprises (London) Ltd (T/A WARP and We Are Real and Proper)

Coca Cola European Partners

DASH Brands Ltd

Fulfil Limited t/a Queensland Bakery

Hunts Food Group Ltd

Jacobs Douwe Egberts GB LTD (Professional Division)

KP Snacks

Life Uk Ltd

Midland Chilled Foods Limited

Mondelez

Mondelez UK

More or Less Drinks Company Limited

NEMI Teas Limited

Nestle UK Ltd

Nestlé Waters & Healthy Beverages UK

Nutricia Ltd t/a Danone UK

Nutshell Packaging

Oranka Fruit Juices Limited

P Mulrines and Sons Sales

Phil-A- Cup Ltd T/A Argie's Coffee

Portion Solutions

Punchy Drinks Ltd

RM CURTIS & CO LTD

Radnor Hills

Re:Water (Berrington Spring Water Ltd.)

Refresco Beverages UK Ltd

Refreshment Systems Limited

SNACKLINE DIRECT LTD

Select Catering Supplies

Selecta UK Ltd

TOVALI LIMITED

Tata Consumer Products GB Limited

The Nairobi Coffee & Tea Co Ltd

The Whent Limited

Typhoo Tea Ltd

UK Vending Ltd

VITHIT

Walkers Snacks Limited

iPRO Sport Holdings Limited

pladis

pladis (UK) Ltd

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