Planning

Multi Temperature Distribution

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

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Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority located at Wellington House, London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Multi Temperature Distribution framework. The process involves the supply, storage, management, and distribution of Chilled, Frozen, and Ambient goods. This procurement, under the main category of goods, involves a framework agreement that may be subject to change if another procurement approach is deemed more suitable. The framework intends to divide into various lots, highlighting one with potential opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. The tender is expected to progress with a future notice date set for 27th April 2027, and the contract period slated from 13th March 2028 to 12th March 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food and related products sector, especially those specialising in distribution and supply chain management of perishable goods. The framework aims to foster competitive participation from SMEs and socially-oriented enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive venture for smaller firms seeking to expand their business reach within public sector supply chains. Businesses well-positioned to compete in this tender are those with capabilities in managing multi-temperature storage and distribution logistics, as well as those aiming to enhance their footprint in the public procurement landscape within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Multi Temperature Distribution

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply, storage, management and distribution of products including but not limited to: a range of Chilled, Frozen and Ambient goods. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074078-2025
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
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2028 - 12 Mar 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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