Planning

Fresh Food & Food to Go Framework

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 10:15

Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED, based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Fresh Food & Food to Go Framework" aimed at the goods category, specifically focusing on food and related products. The process is in the early stages with a Request for Information (RFI) issued from 26th November 2025 to 31st December 2025, followed by engagement meetings scheduled for January to February 2026. This process is part of the preliminary market engagement to identify potential suppliers capable of delivering fresh food and food to go products across various regions in the UK including opportunities for regional SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement is designed as a framework agreement, with the potential start of contracts beginning in January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the food production and supply sector, offering a gross value of £228 million. Businesses specialising in fresh produce, dairy, meat, bakery goods, and food to go could greatly benefit from this framework agreement. Given the emphasis on modern slavery compliance and sustainable supplier assessment, companies that prioritise ethical practices and sustainability will be advantageous. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, presenting a growth opportunity for smaller businesses keen to engage with public sector supply chains. By aligning with the procurement's environmental and social requirements, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fresh Food & Food to Go Framework

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement for the procurement of of Fresh Food and Food to Go Products. This will include but not limited to: 1. Fresh Dairy and Bakery 2. Fresh Meat & Poultry 3. Fresh Produce 4. Meat Free Alternatives 5. Food to Go - Patient Feeding Solutions 6. Food to Go - Cafe Retail Feeding Concepts 7. Food to Go Retail Concepts Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: * Micron2 Food Safety Accreditation * Modern Slavery: Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least PS36 million must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website * Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT): Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months of the Tender Close Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ * Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment: Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and within 12 months of the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ * Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR excused in exceptional circumstances. , CRP has to be dated within the 12 months prior to tender close date.

Planning Information

We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link: PORTAL ACCESS & EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers" and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_635 - Fresh Food & Food To Go Framework RFI Please note once you have expressed interest, you will be able to locate SQ_635 under “My SQs”. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - Click on the 'Response Form' tab. - Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1 - Click 'submit response'. On receipt of an Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Information (RFI), the relevant Buyer may contact you to arrange an engagement meeting. Please note this may not be undertaken with all interested Applicants due to timescales and resource. Any communication regarding this RFI will be issued either via the Messages tab on Jaggaer or by the relevant Buyer. • 26th November 2025 - 31st December 2025 - Request for Information (RFI) issued, and responses reviewed. • 1st January 2026 - 28th February 2026 – Engagement meetings held with incumbent and new suppliers. • 2nd March 2026 - 13th March 2026 - Category Team to analyse feedback and input into strategy as required. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 28th February 2026) contact the NHS Supply Chain: Food to discuss the proposed procurement by sending a message via the Messages tab on SQ_635. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a666
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077106-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15110000 - Meat

15111100 - Beef

15112000 - Poultry

15112120 - Turkeys

15112130 - Chickens

15113000 - Pork

15114000 - Offal

15115100 - Lamb

15119300 - Game

15211100 - Fresh fish fillets

15310000 - Potatoes and potato products

15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables

15500000 - Dairy products

15511000 - Milk

15512000 - Cream

15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15811000 - Bread products

15811200 - Rolls

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

15812100 - Pastry goods

15812120 - Pies

15812121 - Savoury pies

15812200 - Cakes

15833100 - Desserts

15894000 - Processed food products

15894400 - Snacks

15894600 - Sandwich fillings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2027 - 19 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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