Planning

School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 15:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 15:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply" is being managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This planned procurement, initiated as a tender, falls under the category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The procurement process is currently in the planning update stage, with a framework agreement intended to supply fruit and vegetable products to distribution hubs across England for key stage 1 children. The framework is expected to commence on 25 August 2028 and run until 24 August 2032. A future notice date is anticipated on 1 November 2027, with additional details to be provided in a forthcoming tender notice.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food distribution and supply, particularly those focusing on educational and government-funded initiatives. The framework agreement is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), as indicated by its planned division into lots. This structure allows specialised suppliers to bid on specific segments of the contract that align with their business capabilities, enabling them to expand their market presence and participate in a stable, multi-year agreement with a public sector entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of products including but not limited to: fruit and vegetable products under the SFVS to be delivered to nominated distribution hubs in England. SFVS is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year. The Framework Agreement is expected to be divided into lots. Final lot structure and scope will be detailed in the future tender notice. The current intention is to use a Framework Agreement. However, NHS Supply Chain: Food reserves the right to adopt a different procurement approach if deemed more suitable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061900-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2028 - 24 Aug 2032 4-5 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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