Award for the Supply and Distribution of Amb,Chill,Froz,Dairy,Fresh Meat and F&V for Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (Pelican)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 13:03

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 12:30

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (Pelican) as the buyer and covered the supply and distribution of ambient, chilled, frozen, dairy, fresh meat, and fruits and vegetables. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the relevant industry category is "Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products." The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKJ region. Key dates include the tender award on 23 September 2025, contract signings in October 2025, and contract periods commencing on 3 November 2025, with durations extending up to three years and options for twelve-month renewals. This process recently concluded its award phase, indicating the procurement stage as complete.

This tender presents various opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the food distribution industry. Businesses specializing in food and beverage products, particularly SMEs and large-scale suppliers, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities due to their capacity to manage large-scale supply chains and meet the quality, delivery, and social value criteria defined in the procurement documents. These contracts offer a lucrative opportunity for companies aiming to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare supply sector, providing a stable and potentially renewable business arrangement with a major public authority.

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Notice Title

Award for the Supply and Distribution of Amb,Chill,Froz,Dairy,Fresh Meat and F&V for Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Distribution of Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Dairy, Fresh Meat and Fruit and Vegetable Products for Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1 Ambient, Chilled & Frozen

supply and distribution of Ambient, Chilled & Frozen products

Options: additional products can be added to the contract with prior notification

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months

Lot 2 Dairy

Supply and Distribution of Dairy Products

Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior approval

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Lot 3 Fruit & Vegetables

Supply and distribution of Fruit & Vegetable Products

Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior notice

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Lot 4 Fresh Meat

Supply and Distribution of Fresh Meat Products

Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior notice

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Lot 5 IDDSI Meals

Supply and Distribution of IDDSI Meals

Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior notice

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Lot 6 Patient Meals

Supply and Distribution of Patient Meals

Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior notice

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05458e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074387-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£6,798,306 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,798,306 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,019,744 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,944,639 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2028-06-15

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (Pelican)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AS ABOVE
Postcode
RH1 5RH
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Earlswood & Whitebushes
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Brakes

Elite Fine Foods

Fresh Connect

Fresh Ways

Middlesex Meat Company Ltd

Further Information

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